Civil Law · Ontario, Canada
Lawyer · Buchli Goldstein LLP · Toronto
Rachel Harris joined Buchli Goldstein LLP as an associate in 2020 and works on all aspects of film, television, and new media production, distribution, licensing and intellectual property. Prior to joining the firm, Rachel worked at a multinational entertainment company in the legal affairs department, and at a full-service downtown Toronto law firm. Rachel has been drawn to the entertainment industry from early on, immersing herself in various aspects of the business. During law school, Rachel was president of the University of Windsor Sports & Entertainment Law Society and volunteered with the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF). Prior to law school, Rachel worked as a production assistant on a Canadian television series.
Education University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, J.D., 2018 University of Detroit Mercy, School of Law, J.D., 2018 Western University, Bachelor of Management & Organization Studies (BMOS), Honors Specialization in Consumer Behavior, 2014
Professional Affiliations Member of the Entertainment, Media and Communications Section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Women in Film and Television (WIFT-T) Law Society of Ontario Canadian Bar Association Ontario Bar Association
Publications: Legal Editor and Researcher, Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media (Third Edition), 2018