The firm
Experience Across
Technology, Media
& Entertainment
Strategic legal counsel for innovative companies and creative talent.
With 20 years of experience, James Mazlen helps innovative companies navigate complex legal challenges across technology, media, advertising, entertainment, data and intellectual property.
His experience spans senior in-house legal roles with major technology, media and entertainment organizations, bringing a practical, business-minded perspective to legal strategy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant General Counsel | The Weather Company
Feb 2024 – Aug 2026 | New York, NY
Senior legal advisor across enterprise AI, data, advertising technology, digital products and global commercial initiatives.
Corporate Counsel | IBM
Jun 2019 – Feb 2024 | New York, NY
Led legal counsel for global AI, cloud, SaaS, advertising technology and platform partnerships.
Senior Counsel | Interpublic Group (IPG)
Mar 2017 – Jun 2019 | New York, NY
Advised a global network of agencies on digital advertising, media, ad-tech, data, licensing and commercial agreements.
Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs | AMC Networks
Mar 2013 – Dec 2016 | New York, NY
Led legal teams supporting streaming, content, advertising, sponsorships, distribution and strategic partnerships across AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, Shudder and digital properties.
Senior Director, Legal & Business Affairs | Atari
Dec 2009 – Feb 2013 | New York, NY
Led legal support for global digital products, licensing, advertising and strategic partnerships, including Atari games and related franchises.
Associate | Davis & Gilbert LLP
Dec 2008 – Dec 2009 | New York, NY
Advised advertising, marketing, technology and digital-media clients.
Associate | Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP
Aug 2006 – Nov 2008 | New York, NY
Represented technology and media clients in software, SaaS, data licensing, intellectual property and commercial transactions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology
Technology Transactions & Strategic Partnerships
Entertainment Law & Talent
Digital Advertising & Ad Tech
Data Privacy & Governance
Intellectual Property & Licensing
Commercial Agreements
Regulatory & Compliance
Media, Streaming & Digital Content
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
New York Law School
J.D., cum laude
State University of New York at Albany
B.A., Sociology; Minor in Music Composition
Bar Admission: New York
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