Graduated from Williams College with a BA in comparative literature; received a fellowship with ENS to teach and study in France. Owned and operated a catering business in Paris for four years, then returned to the United States to enter the music business. Formed a band (Tryst); wrote, performed, and produced all of songs. Performed in the US, Europe, and Japan. Formed an independent music label, MH Records, and began work with Peermusic, a multinational music publishing company (8 years). Enrolled at Columbia University Law School in 2008; specializing in copyright law & policy.