Todd Chawansky
About Todd Chawansky
Todd Chawansky serves as the Assistant General Counsel at The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in corporate law, having held positions at Domino's Pizza, Inc. and Campbell Ewald, and he specializes in negotiating talent agreements and advising on intellectual property matters.
Work at Interpublic Group
Todd Chawansky has served as Assistant General Counsel at The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. since 2016. In this role, he provides legal counsel to both creative and executive personnel within the agency. His responsibilities include negotiating talent agreements and licenses for music and software, as well as advising on legal aspects of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and new business initiatives. His position is based in the Greater Detroit Area, where he has been contributing to the company's legal strategies for over eight years.
Previous Experience at Domino's Pizza
Prior to his current role, Todd Chawansky worked at Domino's Pizza, Inc. as International Legal Counsel from 2010 to 2011. During his 11-month tenure in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he focused on legal matters related to the company's international operations. This experience provided him with insights into the legal challenges faced by a global brand.
Corporate Counsel at Campbell Ewald
Todd Chawansky was employed as Corporate Counsel at Campbell Ewald, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interpublic Group, from 2013 to 2016. Over the course of three years in the Greater Detroit Area, he handled various legal issues pertinent to the agency's operations, contributing to the legal framework that supported the company's business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Todd Chawansky earned his Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University, having studied at Lyman Briggs College - Science and Technology from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices, particularly in areas related to intellectual property, trademarks, and motion assets.
Legal Specializations
In his professional capacity, Todd Chawansky provides legal counsel on various aspects of intellectual property, including trademarks and motion assets. His expertise extends to negotiating talent agreements and licenses, ensuring that the agency's creative outputs are legally protected. He also advises on the legal implications of new business initiatives, helping to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape in the advertising industry.