Havona advises clients in the entertainment and technology industries on a variety of matters, including intellectual property and licensing. Havona focuses on software, film, music and theatre clients, and she regularly negotiates and advises on recording, publishing, production, employment, work-for-hire, and licensing agreements. Additionally, Havona advises on trademark and copyright matters and, in conjunction with co-counsel, oversees patent issues.
Havona advises clients in the entertainment and technology industries on a variety of matters, including intellectual property and licensing. Havona focuses on software, film, music and theatre clients, and she regularly negotiates and advises on recording, publishing, production, employment, work-for-hire, and licensing agreements. Additionally, Havona advises on trademark and copyright matters and, in conjunction with co-counsel, oversees patent issues.
Havona is known for her pragmatic and inspiring advice, a product of her passion for the creative aspects of the entertainment industry, her keen business sense and her litigation experience. She is particularly passionate about helping clients balance creative sensibilities with business realities.
Havona’s clients include production companies, filmmakers, musicians, artists, directors, actors, technologists, and small business owners.
When she is not counseling clients, Havona is actively involved in efforts to increase participation of underrepresented groups in media and filmmaking, including development of the proposed Luke Scully Digital Film School, dedicated to the hands-on technical training of tomorrow’s filmmakers.
A native of San Francisco, Havona received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Mexico, and her J.D. (cum laude) from District of Columbia Law School.
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