Alexia Bedat
Klaris Law PLLC
Alexia serves a diverse clientele spanning podcast and audiobook production companies, documentary filmmakers, TV producers, and studios. In her role at Klaris, she heads the Podcasts & Audio team, collaborating closely with founders, audio heads, and producers in both business and legal capacities. From the initial deal-making stages to development and distribution, she acts as clearance counsel, negotiating and drafting various agreements such as host deals, slate/first-look agreements, distribution and sales arrangements, and IP development and adaptations. Alexia is deeply passionate about the audio industry, aiming to guide content creators responsibly through evolving technologies and emerging distribution models within the unique collegial nature of the field. Additionally, as a bi-national professional, she extends her expertise to non-US production companies in their US-facing deals.
Alexia is a recognized speaker on media and entertainment industry trends, sharing insights at prominent events like South by Southwest (SXSW), ARinAction, Rights Tech Summit, Digital Entertainment World, The Podcast Academy, The Podcast Show (London), and Paris Podcast Festival. Her expertise is also featured on podcasts such as Podcasting Seriously, Velocity of Content, the Binge Factor, and Shameless Acquisition Target.
Hailing from Switzerland, Alexia is proficient in French and divides her time between New York, where she is a member of the Bar and Europe. When not immersed in legal matters, she frequently seeks venues for salsa dancing.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- English
- French
- Spanish
- Partner
- Klaris Law PLLC
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- Teaching Assistant, Media Law
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
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- Law Clerk
- BuzzFeed
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- University of Cambridge
- J.D.
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- Columbia Law School
- LL.M.
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- Rising Star" Award Winner
- 2023 New York Law Journal
- Lawyer of the Year
- Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards
- Media and Entertainment Law Lawyer of the Year
- IP Rising Star (shortlist)
- Women in Business Law
- Media Law Resource Center
- Member
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- Activities: Co-Chair of Media Deals Committee; Former Co-Chair of the Pre-Publication/Pre-Broadcast Committee
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- Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution Watch Now Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution, Justia Webinars
- Justia, Inc.
The Life of a Podcast | Podcasting 101 for Lawyers Part 1 of 4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production & Distribution, Alexia Bedat will talk about the podcasting industry, its rise, and the role...
Podcast Agreements, Releases & Distribution | Podcasting 101 for Lawyers Part 2 of 4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution, Alexia Bedat will walk you through the different types of clients and agreements...
Podcast Contractual Specifics & Clearance Issues | Podcasting 101 for Lawyers Part 3 of 4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution, Alexia Bedat discusses the contractual and clearance issues you need to have in...
Podcasting Key Takeaways | Podcasting 101 for Lawyers Part 4 of 4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution, Alexia Bedat will share her final thoughts while answering audience questions about the...
