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Sam W.
Entertainment attorney
Member Since:
July 30, 2021
Los Angeles
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Hourly Rate
$300
State License
CA
Years Practicing
9
Insurance
Yes
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Biography
Sam Widdoes has practiced law in California since 2014. He began his career as a litigation associate at a boutique firm in Los Angeles, and founded a production development company with a partner in 2017. Since then, Sam has served as the head of business and legal affairs at District 33, while working hand-in-hand with writers, directors and actors to develop, pitch and produce scripted and unscripted content. In that role, Sam produced the documentary series BLACKBALLED for Quibi/Roku, and will produce the upcoming documentary feature AS WE SPEAK directed by J.M. Harper for Paramount+/MTV, and the doc series THE BLACK BOX for MRC and XYZ Films. He is also the executive producer of an upcoming limited series with CBS TV starring Judith Light and Noah Wyle called SHADOWS IN THE VINEYARD, and a feature comedy for Spyglass Entertainment, among other projects. In early 2022, Sam opened WIDDOES LAW, APC, after recognizing a need for experienced legal services in the unscripted and documentary spaces. Since opening his own practice, Sam has advised producers, editors, directors and rights holders on a variety of agreement negotiations, including option purchase contracts, collaboration agreements and documentary producer deals. Sam also serves as production counsel for several documentary features, series and short films, and will draft, negotiate and advise on all legal aspects of the projects, including financing, production and distribution. Sam earned his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2013, where he graduated on the Dean's List and as a member of the Society of Trial Advocates. He holds a BA in journalism from the University of Richmond, and sits on the Board of Trustees at Turning Point School in Culver City, California. Sam is passionate about quality storytelling, and supporting those with the vision and drive to share their stories with the world.
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Employment
Current Employer
Widdoes Law, APC
2022 - Present
Past Employers
District 33
2017 - 2022
Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP
2014 - 2017
Education
Law School
Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
2013
Undergraduate School
University of Richmond
2008
Project Preferences
Document types
Business Operations
Freelancers and Creators
Intellectual Property
Investing
Partnerships
Sales and Marketing
Trademarks & Copyrights
Websites & Apps
Industries
Arts
Corporate Services
Entertainment
Media & Communications
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