Ricky Berger Resume
Richard Kent Berger
Tel: (508) 341-8505 • email: rkberger@berkent.com
SUMMARY
Attorney with over 15 years of proven experience specializing in:
- Publishing & Licensing
- Copyrights
- Contracts
- Intellectual Property
- Strategic business development
- Litigation & Negotiation
College educator. Internet TV (iTV) Founder.
Entrepreneurial, focused, and competitive. Accomplished musician.
BUSINESS & LEGAL EXPERIENCE
University of Massachusetts (Music Business Department), Lowell 2009 – Present
Adjunct Professor
- Developed upper-level Publishing & Copyright Law and Music Business curriculums for music business majors
- Consistently received 4/5 star reviews from students
- Successfully solidified student’s knowledge of industry-specific emerging legal and business principles
Greenlight360.com 2009 – Present
Emerging Internet TV start-up.
CEO
- Developed and executed unique business model to create and monetize original Web-based episodic iTV, from inception through distribution, syndication, and/or content acquisition
Young Broadcasters of America, Inc. 2008 – 2009
Broadcasting and life communications skills training center for young adults.
Executive VP & General Counsel
- Authored business plan
- Negotiated and closed first round of funding
- Built-out first TV studio for iTV and in-house productions
Nimbit, Inc. 2005 – 2006
Nimbit offers industry leading direct-to-fan services for the emerging musicians.
VP Business & Legal Affairs
- Drafted award-winning business plan leading to NIMBIT’S first Angel investment round
- Represented predecessor corporation (Artist Development Associates) for 15+ years
Berkent Legal Services, P.C. 1992 – Present
Berkent offers legal representation for personal and business clients.
President/Owner
Client representation in the following areas of practice: entertainment law, publishing and copyright, intellectual property protection, business law, contracts, employee rights, and estate planning. Career highlights include:
- Successfully litigated business disputes involving (but not limited to) copyrights, trade secrets, contracts, invasions of privacy, embezzlement, fraud, discrimination and harassment claims
- Serves as Outside Counsel for numerous companies including in the high-tech, manufacturing, and military sectors
- Constructs business and related plans and proposals between companies and stakeholders
- Proposes and drafts numerous innovative business deals between contracting entities
- Plays significant role in negotiating deals to conclusion
- Strategically builds clients and projects and strengthens existing client relationships
- Consistently achieves excellent results and client satisfaction
Gaston & Snow 1986 – 1992
Boston Based Top 3 Firm. (Disbanded in 1992)
Litigation Associate
- Successfully litigated dozens of complex business and intellectual property cases throughout the U.S.
- Led discovery teams and participated in numerous trials
- Lead Associate Council for federal jury trade secret case involving Hollywood studio
EDUCATION
New England School of Law, Boston, MA (1986): Juris Doctor Degree. Graduated Magna Cum-Laude. Top 3% of class. Managing Editor of Law Review.
UMASS Amherst (1983): Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy). Graduated Magna Cum-Laude.
Berklee College of Music (1978-1979): Guitar Performance Major. First year GPA: 3.9
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
- Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts state and federal courts. All other representation Pro Hoc Vice. Available to become licensed to practice in several other jurisdictions via reciprocity arrangements between states
- Licensed Artists’ Manager and Agent
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION
- Exec. Board Member & Chairman of Program Committee Member WPI Venture Forum (2004-2007)
- Professional Musician – Voted Best Jazz Guitarist – Massachusetts (All State)
- Proficient with all MS Office applications
