Regina Thomas

Regina Thomas is the Chair of the Board of Directors at the Media Law Resource Center (MLRC).13 She currently serves as the Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Copyright, Trademark, and Media Law for Yahoo, a global media and tech company.45

As Chair of the MLRC Board, Thomas leads the organization's governance and strategic direction. She was unanimously elected to this position, replacing Randy Shapiro of Bloomberg who stepped down after a five-year tenure.36

Professional Background

Regina Thomas has extensive experience in media law and intellectual property:

• Current Role: Associate General Counsel & Global Lead for Media Law, Copyright, Trademark, and Domain Names at Yahoo Inc.5
• Leadership: Chair of the Board of Directors at Media Law Resource Center (MLRC)1
• Expertise: Specializes in copyright, trademark, and media law4

MLRC Involvement

The Media Law Resource Center is a non-profit membership association for content providers and distributors across all media platforms, as well as their defense lawyers. It provides resources on media and content law issues, including legal analysis, litigation resources, and conferences.2

As Chair, Regina Thomas plays a crucial role in guiding MLRC's efforts to:

• Defend and protect free press rights under the First Amendment
• Respond to legislative and policy proposals affecting media law
• Provide resources and support for media organizations and their legal representatives

Her leadership at MLRC reflects her significant expertise and standing in the field of media law and intellectual property.