Emily Kimball
About Emily Kimball
Emily Kimball is the Associate General Counsel at Penguin Random House with extensive experience in the publishing industry, specializing in Intellectual Property and Copyright Law.
Company
Emily Kimball currently holds the position of Associate General Counsel at Penguin Random House in New York, United States. Her work involves overseeing legal strategies and ensuring compliance within the publishing industry. Penguin Random House is one of the leading global trade book publishers with numerous bestselling authors and a wide array of publications.
Title
As the Associate General Counsel at Penguin Random House, Emily Kimball handles various legal responsibilities, including intellectual property, copyright law, and digital media strategy. This role follows her tenure as Senior Counsel at the same company, marking her progression within the organization's legal department.
Education and Expertise
Emily Kimball achieved her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, between 2001 and 2004. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Amherst College, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her legal education at Cardozo, recognized for its strong intellectual property law program, has equipped her with specialized skills in Intellectual Property and Copyright Law, focusing on digital media and content strategy.
Career Background and Experience
With a career spanning over two decades in the publishing industry, Emily Kimball has held multiple roles at Penguin Group USA and Penguin Random House. She started as a Sales Coordinator from 1998 to 2000, before transitioning to a Contracts Associate for 4 months in 2004. She then became a Licensing Administrator from 2005 to 2006 and subsequently served as Counsel from 2006 to 2018. Between 2019 and 2023, she worked as Senior Counsel before advancing to her current role. Additionally, she gained experience as a Packaging Manager at Sony Music Entertainment from 2000 to 2001.
Specialization in Intellectual Property and Copyright Law
Emily Kimball specializes in Intellectual Property and Copyright Law, with a particular emphasis on digital media and content strategy. Her expertise has been honed through her extensive experience in the legal aspects of publishing, covering essential areas such as licensing and contracts management.