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Michael Lanzillotta has held a variety of positions within the entertainment industry. From branding and talent development to legal counsel and General Manager, this wealth of experience has fostered a deep understanding of the many nuances involved at every level. 

 
 

Senior VP and GM of truTV

Michael Lanzillotta provided business expertise about the overall direction and development at truTV network. He was an integral member of the senior leadership team which successfully transitioned the network from Court TV and led all production and talent contract negotiations for truTV's slate of original programming.

MCN News 40 under 40

Michael Lanzillotta was named one of the 40 of the 40 high-performing executives by Multichannel News in 2012.

 

Business and Legal Affairs, VP and Senior Counsel

On behalf of VH1, CMT and LOGO, Lanzillotta brokered high-profile pilot and series development and production agreements, as well as on-air talent agreements for both in-house and third party productions. He also Managed a team of development and production counsel.

 

Entertainment Lawyers Taking Center Stage

"In an environment where much of what is done is dependent on the MTV Networks' current and pending projects, Lanzillotta and Yoo work in tandem with the networks' creative community—producers, development executives, and behind-the-scenes staff—to advise and counsel them."