 According to the Writers Guild Committee of Black Writers, 43% of Black writers are not currently represented by agents, attorneys or managers. Diverse Representation is partnering with Team Awesome, a data-driven collective of Black WGA writers, to present a panel series on representation. The aim of the panel series is to give Black writers, showrunners, script coordinators, writers assistants, and writers' PA's an opportunity to meet and hear directly from Black agents, managers and attorneys.
Join us on February 9th in Los Angeles for our second panel featuring Black attorneys (entertainment and estate planning) and publicists. Our entertainment attorneys will discuss what they look for in clients and best practices for securing legal representation. They will also discuss some of the most common legal mistakes writers make throughout their career. Our estate panelists will cover how to build and fund a trust, disability income insurance, term and permanent life insurance, deferred compensation plans, pensions, annuities and planning for the unexpected. The event will conclude with a fireside chat with a publicist who will discuss best practices for securing PR and at what point in a writer's career a publicist becomes necessary.Â
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Igbodike Obioha is the president of Obioha & Associates, an entertainment law firm in Marina del Rey, CA. The firm recently negotiated documentary, TV series and television movie deals for clients with Sony Television Studios, Netflix, Lifetime, OWN, TVÂ
One and BET. Mr. Obioha is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), and a graduate of UCLA and USC Law School.
Jamice Oxley is Counsel in Pryor Cashman’s Intellectual Property, Technology, Digital Media, Corporate and Media & Entertainment Practice Groups where she provides strategic counsel to media companies, digital and technology conglomerates, streaming platforms, film and television production companies, studios, music companies, and content creators. Jamice co-heads the Intellectual Property and Digital Committee of the Black Entertainment and Sports Law Association. Â
Raymond Tambe is an attorney in Ziffren Brittenham LLP’s film and television group. Raymond represents actors, writers, directors, producers, production companies, distributors and financiers in all phases of motion picture and television financing, development, production, licensing/acquisition, promotion and distribution.
Dominica L. Henderson is a Certified Financial Planner and Behavioral Financial Advisor. Dominica began her career in the Financial Services industry over a decade ago and has worked as an Independent Financial Advisor for the past 13 years. Dominica specializes in providing financial and retirement planning services to employees of major corporations, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. .
Portia serves as Founding Partner of Wood Legal Group,
LLP. She is committed to
helping people preserve their estate and protect their families.
She helps clients avoid probate, save on taxes, protect their
hard-earned savings and preserve wealth at the generational
transfer. She concentrates in the areas of Legacy Wealth
Planning and asset protection planning.
Glenn T. Crawford is an Investment Advisor Representative with Taylor Insurance and Financial
Services, a full service financial services practice located
in Pasadena, California. Â He provides holistic financial solutions that enable clients to realize their financial goals
as well as making sure that their families and assets are protected.
With over twenty years of experience, BJ Coleman is a communications executive, world-recognized publicist, journalist, blogger, and television personality. He is the founder of Image Elevators. Image Elevators is a full-service image and communications agency known for implementing ingenious and customized media and marketing strategies designed to impact a client’s specific business goals and objectives. BJ earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Stacy Ike is a TV host, actress, and entrepreneur currently based in Los Angeles. Stacy works to impact the perception of traditional media by creating original content and uses her platform to entertain and inspire while reigning true to her integrity and social responsibility.
Her luminous and charismatic personality has allowed her to build a rapport as the host to share the best moments with such icons as Oprah. She has also worked with outlets such as the Hollywood Reporter, FOX and holds the position as the first late night talk show host on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Diverse Representation is a new company focused on increasing the number and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers and publicists working in the entertainment industry. We provide the first ever comprehensive directory of Black agents, attorneys, managers and publicists as well as host various events throughout the country. Our ultimate aim is to ensure more Black writers, producers, directors and talent have Black representation.
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For more information:Â www.diverserepresentation.comÂ
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Team Awesome is a data-driven collective of black WGA writers who aim to have our fair share of the entertainment industry. We promote and advocate for inclusion and equity in terms of wealth, our narratives and decision-making power. We started as a subcommittee of the Committee of Black Writers and have blossomed into our own organization. Our mission is to ensure that black entertainment professionals, including writers, directors, editors and the like have parity in the market that's on par with our population in the United States through: career mentorship, showrunner accountability, networking, equal and fair representation, writer training and education.