Basic Profile Info
- Name: Giancarla Sambo
- Experience: 18 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Entertainment & Sports Law
- Jurisdictions: District of Columbia, New York, Puerto Rico
- Website: https://giancarlasambo.com/
Education
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Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
J.D. | Concentration in Contracts (Highest-ranked ABA-accredited law school in Puerto Rico.)
Honors: Academic excellence in Private International Law -
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
LL.M. | Entertainment & New Media Law (Focus on entertainment law, media contracts, and legal issues in new media industries.)
Honors: Academic Excellence Award, Loyola Law School; Entertainment & Sports Industries Forum Award, American Bar Association -
New York University
M.A. | Broadcast Journalism
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Fordham University
B.A. | Media Studies and Sociology
Experience
- Entertainment Attorney (Contracts): Legal Services (2023 - Current)
- Blogger - Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section Blog: New York State Bar Association (2022 - Current)
- Media & Entertainment Attorney: Essence Communications, Inc. (2022 - 2023)
- Attorney Support and Marketing Associate: Law Offices (2017 - 2021)
- National Executive Director | State (Territory) Board - President & Attorney: The Miss America Opportunity - Puerto Rico chapter (2009 - 2017)
- Entertainment and Corporate Counsel: Solo Practitioner (2006 - 2016)
- Legislative Assistant: Puerto Rico Senate (2002 - 2002)
Associations
- FEME - Female Executives in Media & Entertainment: Member (2024 - Current)
- New York State Bar: Member (2019 - Current)
- District of Columbia Bar: Member (2018 - Current)
- American Bar Association: Member (2011 - Current)
- Puerto Rico Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico): Member (2006 - Current)
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles: Member (2018 - 2022)
Jurisdictions
- District of Columbia (Since 2018)
- New York (Since 2019)
- Puerto Rico (Since 2006)
- 9th Circuit (Since 2016)
- U.S. Supreme Court (Since 2019)
Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Entertainment & Sports Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Monday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Tuesday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Wednesday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Thursday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Friday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Saturday: | Closed (Today) |
Sunday: | Closed |
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Biography
Giancarla Sambo is an accomplished entertainment lawyer specializing in media agreements, talent contracts, and production arrangements. With more than 15 years of experience, she has effectively negotiated and overseen numerous entertainment, fashion, and luxury contracts. Giancarla's distinct background as a pageant legal advisor distinguishes her in the industry. Having held roles such as the Executive Director of The Miss America Opportunity and State Board President of Miss Puerto Rico, she played a vital role in managing sponsorships, supervising operations, and offering contract advice for events broadcast to wide audiences. Her expertise in the pageant domain underscores her ability to handle intricate agreements and safeguard the interests of participants and organizations. Her prior experience as a media figure enriches her legal practice, providing a unique viewpoint on the entertainment sector. Giancarla has collaborated with renowned brands such as AT&T, Disney, and Google, and has provided legal guidance for prominent events like the Essence Festival and Afropunk. She delivers customized legal solutions that mitigate risks and foster success. Proficient in both English and Spanish, Giancarla serves a diverse clientele globally, assisting them in navigating legal challenges across borders. She is dedicated to keeping abreast of industry trends and legal advancements to ensure her clients benefit from practical and current strategies. Acknowledged as Lawyer of the Year in 2022 and 2023, Giancarla combines her expertise in entertainment law with her unique pageantry experience to offer unparalleled legal assistance to clients spanning various sectors.