Media and Entertainment Law Society

MELS

The Fordham Media and Entertainment Law Society (MELS) is a student-run organization that is active in the entertainment community at large and is dedicated to supporting students interested in areas of the law relating to TV, film, music, publishing, art, theatre, and digital and interactive media. Our yearly programming, including an annual Symposium, invites leaders and experts to speak on cutting-edge developments in entertainment industries and provides students with opportunities to build relationships with professionals in the field. MELS also offers students resources for finding and obtaining media and entertainment law internships.

Executive Board

Co-Presidents: Caroline Crouse '26, Bailey Alberton '26

Secretary: Peter Jefferies '26

Treasurer: Nahara Franklin '26

DEI Chair: Esther Animalu '26

Fundraising Chair: Josh Gefen '27

Symposium Committee: Rachel Marotto '26 (Director), Jillian Foley '27, Isabella Herrera '26, Ezra Schecter '27

Events Committee: Carmen Florez '26 (Director), Ashley Tobias '27, Sophie Gruen '27, Alexandra Le Breton '27