State of Play V: Speakers' Bios

Profile

Nick's expertise in media and technology was gained from hands on industry experience both with major law firms and also with organizations such as Spike Networks Limited’s operations in Los Angeles where he was Chief Operating Officer and prior to that in an executive position with Warner Brothers in Los Angeles. 

Nick is a corporate and commercial lawyer who is recognized for his breadth of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of technology and telecommunications, he regularly advises on IT/IP issues, regulated telecommunications matters and private equity/M&A.

He received a “highly recommended” mention in the 2004/05 Technology, Media and Telecommunications section of the AsiaPacific Legal 500.  Nick is on the Outsource Software Committee of the American Bar Association and is Treasurer of the Communications & Media Law Association. In addition to having advised eBay and Viacom on legal issues arising in virtual worlds, Nick has also done numerous radio,
newspaper and magazine interviews on the subject.

Seminars

• Legal Issues in Virtual Worlds, American Bar Association Annual Conference in Hawaii and the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association Seminar
  
• Regulatory Implications of Synthetic Environments, Australian Communications and Media Law Association Seminar
  

Past Positions

• Legal Executive, at Warner Bros Entertainment handling programs such as ER, The West Wing and Third Watch
• Chief Operating Officer, of Spike Networks, Los Angeles