Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro 2025
Strategic Legal Counsel for Media, Content & Multicultural Platforms
Executive-level legal and business advisory for media organizations, productions, and talent.
Nearly Two Decades in Law, Media & Talent
About
Giancarla Sambo is a bilingual attorney specializing in Entertainment and Media Law, providing services to media organizations, content platforms, productions, and talent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Latin America.
With nearly 20 years of experience and over 3,000 agreements executed across television, streaming, live events, international touring, branded content, and multicultural media, she is recognized for her ability to translate complex legal and operational issues into straightforward, business-oriented decisions that preserve value while maintaining momentum.
Her experience as a former broadcast journalist, on-air talent, and pageant titleholder offers her a unique perspective that enhances every agreement she negotiates on behalf of her clients.
- Entertainment Law
- Business & Legal Affairs
- Contract Negotiation
- Intellectual Property Licensing
- Civil Law & Common Law
- Talent Agreements
- Live Events
- Pageant Law
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- LL.M., Entertainment & New Media Law
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- J.D., Concentration in Contracts
Inter American University School of Law
- Bar Admissions
New York · Puerto Rico · D.C. · Ninth Circuit · U.S. Supreme Court
- Senior Business & Legal Affairs Engagements
Major national media organizations across television, digital media, and live events
- Legal Counsel
International touring production across multiple global tours
- IMDb Credited
Original content legal clearance, OWN Network docuseries
- Executive Director & General Counsel
Nationally televised live-event media franchise, U.S. & Puerto Rico (2009–2017)
Available for Select In-House & Senior Advisory Roles
Giancarla is selectively available for senior in-house Business and Legal Affairs roles at media organizations, networks, and content platforms where bilingual expertise, multicultural media experience, and executive-level judgment are valued. Inquiries welcome.
Speaking & Industry Engagements
Giancarla is selectively available for select speaking engagements, panels, and educational programs on media leadership, talent strategy, and governance across multicultural platforms.
Recognition & Professional Affiliations
