David Shraga brings legal precision, business judgment, and executive experience. He’s led legal at Miramax and NBC Universal and taught IP law at Pepperdine. Clients trust him for clarity and strategy when it counts.
David Shraga brings legal sophistication, sound business judgment, and executive experience to every dispute he handles.
He’s led legal and business affairs at premiere global studios, overseen countless negotiations and productions, and advised some of the world’s most recognized companies and creative artists.
As a dealmaker, litigator, and mediator, he offers a rare perspective on every negotiation and dispute – earned from years of advising senior leaders inside studios and courtrooms.
David Shraga brings legal sophistication, sound business judgment, and executive experience to every dispute he handles.
He’s led legal and business affairs at premiere global studios, overseen countless negotiations and productions, and advised some of the world’s most recognized companies and creative artists.
As a dealmaker, litigator, and executive, he offers a seasoned perspective informed by a depth of experience for any mediator – earned from years of advising senior leaders inside studios and courtrooms.
Experience
MIRAMAX
- SVP AND HEAD OF GLOBAL TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
NBCUNIVERSAL
- VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
- SENIOR COUNSEL LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Boutique Law Firm Founder & Managing Partner (KSW LLP)
Iaffaldano Shaw & Young LLP, Of Counsel (Real Estate)
Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan LLP, Senior Associate
Pepperdine School of Law, Guest Lecturer
MIRAMAX
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
HEAD OF GLOBAL TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
NBCUNIVERSAL
VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
SENIOR COUNSEL LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
KSW LLP
FIRM FOUNDER
MANAGING PARTNER
IAFFALDANO SHAW & YOUNG LLP
OF COUNSEL
REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
ALSCHULER GROSSMAN STEIN & KAHAN LLP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
ENTERTAINMENT, COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE
PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW
GUEST LECTURER
ENTERTAINMENT/TELEVISION LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Education
University of Southern California School of Law
Juris Doctor | Law Review
yale university
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case Certification
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Juris Doctor
southern california Law Review
Judicial Extern to the Hon. Dean D. Pregerson (C.D. Cal.)
yale university
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case Certification
Entertainment, Media & VISUAL ARTS
rights acquisition, Development, ProdUCING & CO-PRODUCTIONS; DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL Financing & TAX INCENTIVES/REBATES; Licensing & Distribution; Guilds; Participation accounting/Audits; Artist, Agency & Manager Disputes; Defamation & FIRST AMENDMENT; Publicity (NIL) & Privacy Rights; Music Licensing and Royalties; VIDEO GAMING; FASHION.
Intellectual Property
Copyright infringement & termination; idea submission; Trademark registration, infringement & dilution; Trade Secrets & misappropriation; Trade Dress; Literary & Life Rights; Cybersquatting/domain disputes; Counterfeiting.
complex business litigation
Consumer & Employment/Wage & Hour Claims; Complex Business Litigation; Fraud; tortious Interference with contract/economic advantage, Unfair Competition, breach of fiduciary duty; Corporate Governance & partnership/llc disputes.
Employment
single plaintiff & class actions; Wrongful Termination; Harassment/hostile work environment; Discrimination; retaliation; Contract Claims and executive agreements.
Real Estate
Finance; Construction/LIENS; hoteliers; Property management; HABITABILITY; Leasing Disputes; RECEIVERSHIPS; architectURE AND design DISPUTES.
Personal Injury, NEGLIGENCE and Insurance
VEHICULAR; TORTS; PREMISES LIABILITY.
BEVERLY HILLS BAR ASSOCIATION
ENTERTAINMENT LAW SECTION, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION
WILL WORK FOR FOOD – THE NEW POSSIBILITIES HOUR
PROGRAM OUTREACH COORDINATOR & GUEST SPEAKER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDIA ASSOCIATION
GUEST SPEAKER
CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS
MEDIATOR PANEL
LOS ANGELES LEGAL AID FOUNDATION
ASSOCIATES ADVISORY BOARD, PREVIOUS CHAIR
BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES
JUSTICE BALL PLANNING COMMITTEE, PREVIOUS CHAIR
Experience
MIRAMAX
- SVP AND HEAD OF GLOBAL TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
NBCUNIVERSAL
- VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
- SENIOR COUNSEL LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Boutique Law Firm Founder & Managing Partner (KSW LLP)
Iaffaldano Shaw & Young LLP, Of Counsel (Real Estate)
Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan LLP, Senior Associate
Pepperdine School of Law, Guest Lecturer
MIRAMAX
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
HEAD OF GLOBAL TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
NBCUNIVERSAL
VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
SENIOR COUNSEL LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
KSW LLP
FIRM FOUNDER
MANAGING PARTNER
IAFFALDANO SHAW & YOUNG LLP
OF COUNSEL
REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
ALSCHULER GROSSMAN STEIN & KAHAN LLP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
ENTERTAINMENT, COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE
PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW
GUEST LECTURER
ENTERTAINMENT/TELEVISION LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Education
University of Southern California School of Law
Juris Doctor | Law Review
yale university
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case Certification
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Juris Doctor
southern california Law Review
Judicial Extern to the Hon. Dean D. Pregerson (C.D. Cal.)
yale university
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case Certification
Entertainment, Media & VISUAL ARTS
rights acquisition, Development, ProdUCING & CO-PRODUCTIONS; DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL Financing & TAX INCENTIVES/REBATES; Licensing & Distribution; Guilds; Participation accounting/Audits; Artist, Agency & Manager Disputes; Defamation & FIRST AMENDMENT; Publicity (NIL) & Privacy Rights; Music Licensing and Royalties; VIDEO GAMING; FASHION.
Intellectual Property
Copyright infringement & termination; idea submission; Trademark registration, infringement & dilution; Trade Secrets & misappropriation; Trade Dress; Literary & Life Rights; Cybersquatting/domain disputes; Counterfeiting.
complex business litigation
Consumer & Employment/Wage & Hour Claims; Complex Business Litigation; Fraud; tortious Interference with contract/economic advantage, Unfair Competition, breach of fiduciary duty; Corporate Governance & partnership/llc disputes.
Employment
single plaintiff & class actions; Wrongful Termination; Harassment/hostile work environment; Discrimination; retaliation; Contract Claims and executive agreements.
Real Estate
Finance; Construction/LIENS; hoteliers; Property management; HABITABILITY; Leasing Disputes; RECEIVERSHIPS; architectURE AND design DISPUTES.
Personal Injury, NEGLIGENCE and Insurance
VEHICULAR; TORTS; PREMISES LIABILITY.
Experience, Education, and Publications
David Shraga has advised some of the world’s most recognized companies, founders, and creatives through moments of risk, growth, and conflict.
With deep roots in law, business, and entertainment, he brings a rare perspective to every negotiation and dispute—earned from years inside studios, courtrooms, and deal rooms alike.
Senior Vice President, Head of Global Television Business & Legal Affairs
Miramax
Vice President, International Television Business Affairs
Universal International Studios
Law School Guest Lecturer - Entertainment and Intellectual Property
Pepperdine Caruso Law
Senior Counsel, Legal Affairs, NBCU International Studios
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Senior Counsel - Legal Affairs - Theatrical Features/Film
Universal Pictures
Rights Consultant - NBCUniversal Corporate Intellectual Property Group
NBCUniversal, Inc.
Founding and Managing Partner
Boutique Litigation Practice
Associate - Litigation & Intellectual Property
Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan LLP
University of Southern California School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD) | 2000 - 2003
yale university
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science | 1992 - 1996
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Certified Mediator | Jan 2024
Chair, Justice Ball Planning Committee
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Vice President, Associates Advisory Board
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Volunteer Mediator - Los Angeles Superior Court Ordered Mediation Program
Los Angeles Superior Court - Resolve LA Volunteer Mediation Program
Volunteer Mediator - California Lawyers for the Arts
California Lawyers for the Arts
Miramax TV Taps David R. Shraga As Head Of Business & Legal Affairs
Experience
MIRAMAX
- SVP AND HEAD OF GLOBAL TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
NBCUNIVERSAL
- VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
- SENIOR COUNSEL LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Boutique Law Firm Founder & Managing Partner (KSW LLP)
Iaffaldano Shaw & Young LLP, Of Counsel (Real Estate)
Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan LLP, Senior Associate
Pepperdine School of Law, Guest Lecturer
MIRAMAX
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
HEAD OF GLOBAL TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
NBCUNIVERSAL
VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
SENIOR COUNSEL LEGAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES
KSW LLP
FIRM FOUNDER
MANAGING PARTNER
IAFFALDANO SHAW & YOUNG LLP
OF COUNSEL
REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
ALSCHULER GROSSMAN STEIN & KAHAN LLP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
ENTERTAINMENT, COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE
PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW
GUEST LECTURER
ENTERTAINMENT/TELEVISION LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Education
University of Southern California School of Law
Juris Doctor | Law Review
yale university
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case Certification
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Juris Doctor
southern california Law Review
Judicial Extern to the Hon. Dean D. Pregerson (C.D. Cal.)
yale university
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case Certification
Entertainment, Media & VISUAL ARTS
rights acquisition, Development, ProdUCING & CO-PRODUCTIONS; DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL Financing & TAX INCENTIVES/REBATES; Licensing & Distribution; Guilds; Participation accounting/Audits; Artist, Agency & Manager Disputes; Defamation & FIRST AMENDMENT; Publicity (NIL) & Privacy Rights; Music Licensing and Royalties; VIDEO GAMING; FASHION.
Intellectual Property
Copyright infringement & termination; idea submission; Trademark registration, infringement & dilution; Trade Secrets & misappropriation; Trade Dress; Literary & Life Rights; Cybersquatting/domain disputes; Counterfeiting.
complex business litigation
Consumer & Employment/Wage & Hour Claims; Complex Business Litigation; Fraud; tortious Interference with contract/economic advantage, Unfair Competition, breach of fiduciary duty; Corporate Governance & partnership/llc disputes.
Employment
single plaintiff & class actions; Wrongful Termination; Harassment/hostile work environment; Discrimination; retaliation; Contract Claims and executive agreements.
Real Estate
Finance; Construction/LIENS; hoteliers; Property management; HABITABILITY; Leasing Disputes; RECEIVERSHIPS; architectURE AND design DISPUTES.
Personal Injury, NEGLIGENCE and Insurance
VEHICULAR; TORTS; PREMISES LIABILITY.
Studios and associations
Projects & Partnerships
From books to global TV hits, David Shraga has helped bring major creative projects to life—advising on rights, resolving disputes, and structuring deals behind the scenes.
After training in a prestigious LA firm he built and managed his boutique practice while handling a wide array of cases. In private legal practice and in business he’s negotiated thousands of deals with top lawyers and agents, and advises C-suite execs, mega-producers, celebrities, and entrepreneurs.
Hear From Those Who’ve Sat Across the Table With David R. Shraga..
Mr. Shraga mediated a high-stakes case with skill and fairness. He grasped the issues, managed diverse personalities with patience, guided us toward settlement by encouraging open dialogue. Friendly & approachable, he made it easy to have candid discussions. Would gladly work with him again.
Jill Kramer
Esq
I met David Shraga through the Los Angeles Resolve Law MSC Program, where he effectively facilitated a resolution within tight time constraints. His strong communication skills, strategic approach, and proactive outreach to counsel helped streamline the process. I highly recommend him as a mediator.
Adam Wannon
Scale Mediation
Mr. Shraga navigated our intricate negotiation with poise and accuracy. He addressed every concern, balanced strong personalities effectively, and strategically directed us toward consensus through clear communication. Approachable and genuine, he created a space where candid dialogue felt truly safe.
Ron
Plaintiff's Employment law attorney
Mr. Shraga guided our contentious contract dispute with calm, precision. He uncovered underlying frustrations, managed varying egos judiciously, and steadily pushed us toward a truly constructive agreement. Accessible and diplomatic, he allowed us to explore concerns without judgment or haste.
M. Karl
Plaintiff
Mr. Shraga led our partnership fallout mediation with unwavering dedication. He easily spotted hidden tensions, facilitated frank discussions, and persistently guided everyone toward a balanced, durable settlement. Patient yet decisive, he ensured fairness by drawing out each viewpoint with care.
Joel Bertet
Scale Mediation
Mr. Shraga handled our multi-party litigation with poise and insight. He coordinated complex interests, maintained a solution-focused dialogue, and deftly guided us toward a truly well-structured resolution. Observant and impartial, he allowed candid input while preserving respect among various parties
Eric Wannon
ResolveWannon
