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Melissa A. has a strong background in legal services and labor law. Their most recent position was as the Director of Legal Services at the Writers Guild of America West, where they represented writers in labor negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and litigation related to violations of collective bargaining agreements, personal services contracts, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Melissa also supervised Guild attorneys and legal staff, drafted legal documents, conducted arbitration hearings, and provided advice and support to writers. Prior to this role, they worked as a Litigation Associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, focusing on labor and employment law, class actions, and entertainment disputes. Melissa has experience in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and handling e-discovery projects. Melissa's earlier work experience includes roles as a Legal Intern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an Intern at the Screen Actors Guild, a Case Assistant/Campaign Finance Specialist at Smith Kaufman LLP, and an Intern at NBC- MUSIC SERVICES.

Melissa A. completed their education history with a Juris Doctor degree from the USC Gould School of Law in 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Political Science from Emory University, graduating in 2003. Melissa A.'s education started at Oakwood High School where they obtained their High School diploma, completing their studies in the period between 1995 and 2000.