Melissa is an associate in the Firm’s Entertainment & Media practice group.
Prior to joining Weintraub, Melissa was Senior Counsel in the legal and business affairs department at ITV America where she oversaw production legal on a variety of unscripted television programs. Additionally, Melissa worked at United Talent Agency in its business affairs department, focusing on motion picture deals.
Melissa graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School during which she worked for PBS as a summer and fall intern. She received her B.A. in History, with a minor in French Studies, from Duke University.
Outside the office, Melissa is an avid reader, loves traveling and enjoys attempting to cook unique recipes.
J.D., cum laude, University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, 2016
B.A., Duke University, Durham, 2009
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Weintraub clients screen several new projects during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 7th through September 17th. The world premiere of AGC Studios’ true crime film Woman of the Hour is scheduled for Friday, September 8th. Directed by Anna Kendrick, the film retells the story of…
Production has begun in Rome on the new gladiator action series presented by Weintraub client AGC Studios along with High End Productions, “Those About to Die.” Directed by Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day”), the series features a star-studded cast led by Anthony Hopkins (“The Father”) and including Iwan Rheon (“Game of…
Weintraub is pleased to welcome Melissa C. Buckman as an associate in the Firm’s Entertainment & Media practice group.
