Eric Kessler

Eric Kessler has extensive work experience in the entertainment industry, primarily in the field of business and legal affairs. Eric worked as the Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Imagine Entertainment & Television from 2019, where they were responsible for managing and closing business transactions with talent and acquiring rights for content production and distribution. Prior to this, Eric worked at WarnerMedia as part of the TNT/tbs/HBO Max Business Affairs team from 2017 to 2019, where they drafted agreements for television development and production, maintained accounts payable, and improved analysis of deal terms and trends. Eric also gained internship experience in business affairs at Disney ABC Television Group, Warner Bros. Television, IM Global Film, Lionsgate, and Lotus Entertainment Ltd. In addition to their entertainment industry work, Eric has served as an ambassador for the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, a board member for the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, and an assistant campaign manager for Dave Roberts for County Supervisor.

Eric Kessler's education history includes an Executive Education Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions from Columbia Business School in 2022. Eric also holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree with a focus on Entertainment Law from Southwestern Law School. Eric completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in Real Estate at Babson College. Eric has also studied International Entertainment & Media Law at the Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute. Lastly, Eric attended Canyon Crest Academy, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this institution. Additionally, they are a Notary Public certified by the California Secretary of State since July 2016 and a member of the State Bar of California.