Marlayne "Laney" I. is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in business and legal affairs, particularly within the entertainment industry. As Senior Counsel at Skybound Entertainment since January 2023, Marlayne has leveraged a strong background from previous roles, including Vice President and Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Rooster Teeth, where responsibilities included negotiating and drafting comprehensive deals for a variety of content formats. Additional experience encompasses key positions at The Black List, National Geographic, and Stone, Meyer, Genow, Smelkinson & Binder, LLP, where Marlayne managed contracts, business affairs, and compliance issues. Marlayne's educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin.