Episode Details
Back to Episodes
170. How Tech is Transforming Hollywood & Entertainment: Attorney Yemi Adegbonmire on AI, Creative Ownership, and Innovation
Description
In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Yemi Adegbonmire, a technology and entertainment attorney with a background spanning Disney and other major entertainment conglomerates, groundbreaking nonprofit advocacy, and now as VP of Legal and Associate General Counsel at Cineverse. Yemi shares her legal insights at the intersection of media, AI, and storytelling, offering vital information for content creators, entertainment attorneys and future attorneys, and tech innovators alike.
Yemi reflects on her work in entertainment law and her current role shaping legal strategies in content licensing, AI development, and digital media platforms. She also breaks down how creators can use AI tools to storyboard, speed up production, and generate revenue opportunities—without compromising their rights.
Key Topics Covered:
- ✅ The role of AI in entertainment and copyright law
- ✅ How creators can protect their IP and monetize back catalogs
- ✅ Tools like Matchpoint Visual Reels and AI-powered search for smarter discovery
- ✅ The importance of diverse voices and civil rights advocacy in entertainment law
- ✅ The future of podcasting, licensing, streaming models, and classic content revival
🔗 Connect with Angela: