Karen Soich - Barrister

Karen is an Auckland-based lawyer with an LLB and a Masters degree in Intellectual Property. Her practice covers matters relating to copyright, trade marks, contracts, publishing, film and television production, merchandising, distribution, new media, music, recording and publishing, advertising, sponsorship, licensing, employment and litigation. She acts for corporations and individuals throughout New Zealand and abroad, representing their interests here and negotiating with overseas partners and third parties. She is currently on the Executive of the Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA) and the Honorary Board and Governance Boards of Women in Film and Television (WIFT). She also acts as advisor to Nga Aho Whakaari (Maori in Film and Television). Karen joined Connected Media as a Trustee in 2007.