Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 4
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright speaks with returning guest Attorney Nyanza Shaw, a powerhouse entertainment attorney, executive, and advocate for creative professionals, about the current state and future of Hollywood, DEI, and media law.
From her prior work at Fremantle Media, a company that has global hits like American Idol, The Voice, and Family Feud, to her dynamic private practice, Nyanza brings 25+ years of legal and a broad range of entertainment law expertise to the conversation. She shares how the entertainment industry has shifted post-strikes, the impact of DEI rollbacks, and how creatives can still thrive through innovation, ownership, and strategy.
Nyanza also dives deep into the rise of YouTube, podcasting, branded content, short-form video, and why knowing your rights with respect to these and other content mediums is just as important as your creative vision.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ How the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes reshaped the industry
✅ The real-world effects of DEI rollbacks on Black American creatives and executives
✅ Strategies for building sustainable creative careers amid chaos
✅ Ownership, licensing, and legal protection for artists
✅ Why branded content, podcasts, and short-form media are key growth opportunities
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