Patrick | Doerr Welcomes Entertainment Industry Veteran Mark Oganessian as Partner and Expands Entertainment Practice In Los Angeles

New York, NY – March 24, 2025

Patrick | Doerr LLP is pleased to announce that Mark Oganessian has joined the firm as a Partner. Mark has more than a decade of experience providing legal and business affairs counsel and advice to entertainers and entertainment companies. Mark brings to Patrick | Doerr and to clients a deep understanding of business and legal affairs, making him a strategic addition to the firm’s expanding entertainment and intellectual property practices.

Mark has worked with some of the most influential companies in media and entertainment. Mark is the founder and creator of Think Creative Legal Inc., a creator-focused law firm and legal services platform geared towards giving cutting-edge legal counsel and representation to individuals and companies alike.

Before launching Think Creative Legal, Mark served as Counsel at Netflix, where he negotiated and implemented complex series development agreements for original scripted content and led high-stakes negotiations with studios for licensed projects. His work was crucial in securing key collaborations that helped drive Netflix’s continued growth and content success.

Before Netflix, Mark was Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Fox 21 Television Studios, a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox. There, he oversaw business affairs and production legal matters for the studio’s cable division. His tenure included work on acclaimed series like Homeland, The Americans, Mayans MC, and several National Geographic productions.

In addition to his leadership roles at major studios, Mark is experienced in the evolving digital media space. As a former key executive at Autograph, a startup co-founded by Tom Brady, he spearheaded initiatives at the intersection of entertainment, gaming, and blockchain technology. His focus on immersive media experiences and strategic partnerships positioned Autograph as a leader in the emerging digital entertainment landscape.

“Mark’s expertise across both traditional media powerhouses and cutting-edge startups makes him a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients,” said Michael Patrick, Co-Managing Partner at Patrick | Doerr. “His enterprising approach and deep industry knowledge and experience align perfectly with our commitment to giving our clients innovative legal and business solutions. We’re very happy to welcome him to the team.”

As Patrick | Doerr expands its presence in entertainment, fashion, and intellectual property, Mark’s experience and strategic insights will be instrumental in navigating the industry’s evolving legal and business landscape.  Mark will anchor the firm’s expansion into Los Angeles and Hollywood.

About Patrick | Doerr

Founded in 2024, Patrick | Doerr is a modern law firm dedicated to providing high-caliber legal counsel.  Headquartered in New York, and with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, the firm represents corporations, startups, and notable people—entertainers, industry leaders, and cultural icons, from artists, musicians, and producers, to production companies, and other creators.

The firm consists of more than just lawyers: many at Patrick | Doerr also are deeply involved in the business of the entertainment industry, including as producers and strategic business advisers.