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Nick Sabatella

Clinic Intern

Nick Sabatella works directly with innovative clients as a Law Clerk Intern at New Media Rights.  Before joining New Media Rights, he worked at the US District Court for the Southern District of San Diego as a Judicial Extern for magistrate judge Rueben B. Brooks. Nick has also worked with South Coast Air Quality Management District as a legal intern, and as an intern with a consumer bankruptcy attorney in Pasadena. He is currently writing for California Western School of Law's Law Review and competing with CWSL's Negotiations/ADR team.

 

Nick's interest in intellectual property law stems from his interest in music, and his desire to help members of his family with their businesses as artists, musicians, graphic designers, web designers and photographers.  

 

Nick received his undergraduate degree from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks CA, and is currently in his second year at California Western School of Law. When he is not in the New Media Rights office, he can be found cooking, playing rugby, and going to rock concerts at the House of Blues or sleep train amphitheater.

 

Brandon Frazier

Clinic Intern
Joined NMR in

Brandon Frazier currently works as a Clinical Intern at New Media Rights. Brandon moved to San Diego from Atlanta, Georgia in 2013 to pursue a life-long dream of becoming an attorney. Prior to law school, Brandon attended Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. After graduation, he worked for a market research firm, as well as a server and trainer for Hillstone Restaurant Group. Brandon hopes to pursue a legal career in Intellectual Property, specializing in Copyright and Trademark Law. Brandon decided this career path while growing up amongst family and friends, whom are largely creative musicans and designers. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys cooking, wine tasting, and distance running.

Tyler Hicks

Clinic Intern

Tyler Hicks works directly with innovative clients as a Law Clerk Intern at New Media Rights.  Before joining New Media Rights, he worked for eight years as a legal assistant and paralegal for a law firm in his home state of Louisiana.  His interest in intellectual property law stems from his involvement in numerous federal copyright infringement cases prior to entering law school.

Tyler received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University of Shreveport, and is currently in his second year at California Western School of Law.

When he is not at the New Media Rights office, he can be found either scuba diving or volunteering at the St. Vincent De Paul Society in downtown San Diego.


 

Bryan Martinez

Joined NMR in

My name is Bryan Martinez I am currently a 3rd year at California Western School of Law. I attended the University of California at Irvine and graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Chicano Studies. I took two years off where at worked at various law firms ranging from workers compensation, personal injury, corporate, and criminal. However, I have become interested in Intellectual Property and am currently part of the Trademark Clinic at California Western School of Law. In my free time I like to lift weights, hike, play sports, and run.

Andrew Sanchez

Legal Intern
Joined NMR in

Andrew is entering his 2L year at California Western School of Law in San Diego where he plans to focus on International Business Law. He received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice while serving in the Army. After working for the Department of Defense for an additional four years; he decided that government work was not his passion he decided to start a new career path and attend law school. He decided to focus on international business because of his background in foreign policy. He also intends to obtain a MBA with SDSU. In his free time Andrew enjoys traveling mainly to visit his family and friends across the US, and occasionally internationally.

Christine Brekke

Intern
Joined NMR in

Christine is a 2L student at California Western School of Law. Shortly after completing her undergraduate studies at Scripps College, Christine moved to Seattle, Washington. Over the next few years, she worked with the general contractor for Seattle’s light rail tunnel. In her free time, Christine has fun with her goofy dog and plump cat. She also enjoys MMO video games, reading fiction novels, and snorkeling.

Kristine Stcynske

Intern
Joined NMR in

Kristine is a second year law student at California Western School of Law.  She has received her B.S. in Hospitality Administrative Management and an M.B.A. from Endicott College in Massachusetts. After graduation she moved across the country to work for a resort in Big Sur, California. Kristine is interested is in art law, but she is looking forward to working with a variety of local entrepreneurs and artists while at New Media Rights. Kristine's greatest passion is for traveling and she has studied abroad both in undergrad and law school.

Brooks Allen

Intern
Joined NMR in

Brooks is a second-year student at California Western School of Law. After graduating from Baylor University, Brooks worked in politics, communications strategy, and digital media before coming out to California from Austin, TX. He is eager to help support the wide array of entrepreneurs, artists, and content creators who work with New Media Rights. When he's not working or studying law, Brooks makes time to travel, surf, and generally enjoy the great outdoors.

Elisabeth Morgan

Legal Clerk

Elisabeth is a second year law student at California Western School of Law. Shortly after she received her B.A. in Criminal Justice she was introduced to the amazing world of music law. Coming from New York, Elisabeth has witnessed the trials and tribulations of many aspiring artists as they struggled to make their way to the top. She loves that she will be able to help up-and-coming creators overcome their legal concerns. In her spare time Elisabeth works out, listens to music, and watches free TV shows on iTunes.