Giancarla Sambo
Entertainment Attorney Focusing on Entertainment & Media Contracts
With over 15 years of experience in entertainment law, Giancarla Sambo brings a wealth of expertise in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex media contracts across various sectors, including entertainment, fashion, and media. Based in New York, she is recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer and has received accolades as Lawyer of the Year for 2022 and 2023, reflecting her significant contributions to the field.
In addition to her legal practice, Giancarla actively contributes to the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section Blog, where she shares insights on current trends and legal developments. She is fluent in Spanish and English and has a working knowledge of French and Italian, which allows her to connect effectively with diverse clients and stakeholders.
Giancarla has also demonstrated her leadership skills in nonprofit organizations. She has overseen legal matters related to large-scale televised events in these roles, showcasing her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. Her efforts ensured legal compliance and fostered growth and collaboration within the organizations.
Giancarla's academic credentials are a testament to her dedication and expertise. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Entertainment & New Media Law from Loyola Law School, a Juris Doctor from Inter American University School of Law, and a Master's in Broadcast Journalism from NYU. These qualifications and her professional experience make her a formidable force in entertainment law.
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
- J.D. | Concentration in Contracts
- Highest-ranked ABA-accredited law school in Puerto Rico. Studies in legal common law and civil law system. Selected courses included Entertainment Law, Business and Venture Payment Methods, Corporations, Private International Law, Contracts, Typical and Atypical Contracts, Contracts Seminar, Social Legislation and Employment Law, Trial Advocacy, and Mediation.
- Honors: Academic excellence in Private International Law
- Activities: Student Leadership Team, Board Member - Publicity Director (2L); American Bar Association, member; National Association of Law Students (Asociación Nacional de Estudiantes de Derecho-ANED), member; Puerto Rico Senate, Legislative Assistant (Summer Position 2L), concurrent employment in the entertainment industry (1L).
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- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- LL.M. | Entertainment & New Media Law
- Courses included Copyright Law, Trademark Law, Motion Pictures: Finance and Production Seminar, Television Programming and Production Financing, Trade Secret Law, International Entertainment Law, Introduction to Immigration Law, Internet Law, Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes, and Legal Drafting.
- Honors: Academic Excellence Award, Loyola Law School; Entertainment & Sports Industries Forum Award, American Bar Association
- Activities: American Bar Association, member; International Students Association, member; La Raza de Loyola, member; National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) - Deposition Skills Program, staff; USC Gould School of Law and Beverly Hills Bar Association - Institute on Entertainment Law and Business, attendee; The National Jurist magazine, student representative.
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- New York University
- M.A. | Broadcast Journalism
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- Fordham University
- B.A. | Media Studies and Sociology
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- Entertainment Attorney (Contracts)
- Legal Services
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- Media & Entertainment Attorney
- Essence Communications, Inc.
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- Attorney Support and Marketing Associate
- Law Offices
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- National Executive Director | State (Territory) Board - President & Attorney
- The Miss America Opportunity - Puerto Rico chapter
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- Entertainment and Corporate Counsel
- Solo Practitioner
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- Legislative Assistant
- Puerto Rico Senate
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- Summer position
- Week in Review - Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section Blog (2022 - Present)
- New York State Bar Association
- Editor, Renace Condado Newsletter (2013 & 2014)
- Renace Condado
- Civil Law articles (2007 - 2008)
- Demand Media
- Craft Winning Sponsorship Requests, Virtual Presentation
- Pageantry 101, The Legal Side of Pageantry: CONTRACTS, Virtual
- Rams Helping Rams Class of 2020. Alumni Q+A, Giancarla Sambo - Entertainment Executive specializing in on-air production and talent representation
- Fashion Law Summer Intensive Program a.k.a Fashion Law Bootcamp
- Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School
- NYSBA Trial Academy: Trial Techniques
- New York State Bar Association
- Latham & Watkins - Intellectual Property Litigation Job Simulation
- Forage
- Inside LVMH
- LVMH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE)
- Practice-Ready Certification on Lexis Advance
- LexisNexis
- Proficiency in Employment Law
- Thompson Reuters
- Proficiency Environmental (Law) Research
- Thomson Reuters
- Proficiency in Research
- Thomson Reuters
- Proficiency in Citations
- Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD)
- Lifetime Achievement honoree
- Top 100 Lawyers
- Most Influential Attorneys in North America
- Issued by Top 100 Lawyers - The Magazine Jun 2023
- Attorney of the Year (2022 & 2023)
- Top 100 Lawyers
- Who's Who in American Law 2020 - 2021
- Marquis Who's Who
- Recognition for years of community service & pro-bono work
- Renace Condado
- FEME - Female Executives in Media & Entertainment
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- New York State Bar
- Member
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- Activities: Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section Member; Task Force on the US Territories Member; Committee on Media Law Member
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- District of Columbia Bar
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries member (2003 - 2012; 2023 - Present)
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- Puerto Rico Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico)
- Member
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- Activities: 2006 - 2016; 2022 - Present
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- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 5675103
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- Puerto Rico
- Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Free Consultation
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written