Ryan Zim

Ryan Zim has extensive work experience in various legal roles. Ryan is currently working at Pond5 as a Corporate Counsel, where they negotiate, drafts, and executes commercial licensing agreements. Ryan also provides legal support on business development, sponsorship, products, licensing, and corporate social responsibility matters. Prior to their current role, Ryan worked as an Assistant Corporate Counsel at Pond5, where they advised on negotiation status and legal liabilities of corporate transactions.

Before joining Pond5, Ryan worked at Phil Weiss Law as an Associate Attorney, where they managed regulatory and compliance functions for startups and small businesses. Ryan assisted with negotiating and drafting service level and intellectual property agreements, and worked closely with founders on business formation, reorganization, and financing.

Ryan also gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at ASCAP, where they performed intellectual property-related legal research, authored cease and desist correspondence, and maintained licensing templates. Ryan also served as a Summer Legal Intern at the United States Attorneys' Offices, where they prepared and submitted motions, assisted in drafting appellate briefs, and observed hearings and trials in the District Court.

Furthermore, Ryan worked as a Law Clerk at Horwitz & Zim Law Group, P.C., where they prepared litigation documents, performed legal research, and observed hearings and trials in the District Court. Ryan also gained experience in marketing as a Marketing Intern at Superfly Marketing, where they participated in team meetings, conducted research for clients, and managed a CRM tool.

Ryan's early work experience includes an internship as a Real Estate Investment Intern at Marcus & Millichap, where they presented proposals and drafted solicitations for real estate investment opportunities. Ryan also worked as a Floor Manager at The Hot Corner, where they supervised sales associates, handled retail sales, and managed customer service inquiries and complaints.

Overall, Ryan Zim has a diverse background in legal and business roles, with a strong focus on corporate law and legal support across various industries.

Ryan Zim has a diverse educational background. Ryan pursued their Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York and Baruch College, completing it in 2015. In the same year, they also engaged in an art-focused program at ACT - American College of Thessaloniki, studying Art History, Criticism, and Conservation. Later, in 2016, Ryan attended Brooklyn Law School, where they specialized in Intellectual Property Law and earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree in 2019.