Kim Youngberg
About Kim Youngberg
Kim Youngberg is a legal professional and founding member of The Fourth Effect, currently serving as Head of Legal at Bravado International Group since 2022. With extensive experience in the music industry, he has negotiated numerous agreements for high-profile artists and has played a key role in developing legal frameworks for new technologies.
Work at The Fourth Effect
Kim Youngberg serves as a Founding Member at The Fourth Effect, a position held since 2018. In this role, Youngberg contributes to the strategic direction and operations of the organization, leveraging extensive legal expertise to support its mission. The Fourth Effect focuses on innovative solutions within its sector, and Youngberg's background in law and business enhances its capabilities.
Current Role at Bravado International Group
Since 2022, Kim Youngberg has held the position of Head of Legal at Bravado International Group. In this capacity, Youngberg has built a legal team comprising three lawyers and two paralegals. Youngberg has successfully negotiated and closed over 60 artist agreements in the first year, representing high-profile artists such as Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Queen. Youngberg is also responsible for acquiring and protecting artists' intellectual property rights and has developed new templates to accommodate emerging technologies.
Previous Experience at The Davis Firm, PLLC
Kim Youngberg worked as a Partner at The Davis Firm, PLLC from 2020 to 2022. During this two-year tenure in New York, Youngberg contributed to the firm’s legal services, drawing on a wealth of experience gained from previous roles in the legal field. This position followed Youngberg's extensive background in various legal capacities.
Education and Expertise
Kim Youngberg earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International studies from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Additionally, Youngberg holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Fordham University School of Law. This educational background provides a strong foundation for Youngberg's legal career, particularly in the areas of business and intellectual property law.
Career Background and Legal Roles
Kim Youngberg has held various significant legal positions throughout their career. Prior to the current role at Bravado, Youngberg served as Chief Legal Officer at DJDTP and General Counsel at Screenvision Media. Youngberg also held a Junior Partner position at Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, LLP and served as Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Wind-up Records. This extensive experience spans over two decades and encompasses a range of legal responsibilities.