Michael Chang

Michael is a lecturer in business law at the Orfalea College of Business. He advises Hollywood’s largest movie and television studio in all aspects of entertainment technology IP and commercial transactions and converged physical/digital entertainment experiences, creating, defending, and maximizing the value of some of the most iconic brands and franchises in the world.

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Japanese, Michael has worked in multiple countries and managed teams across many geographical regions. Michael learned to speak English in grade school by watching Bugs Bunny cartoons, produced by his current employer Warner Bros. Studios. Forty-five years later, he now handles all intellectual property issues in connection with Bugs Bunny in his capacity as business and legal affairs executive.

Education

• UCLA Anderson School of Management, Entertainment & Media Executive Program, 2010
• J.D., UCLA School of Law, 1995
• B.A., UC Davis, 1992

Industry Experience

• Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs (2007 – Present) at Warner Bros. Studios (Burbank, CA)

Board Service

• Emeritus, Past President, Board of Directors: The Law Alumni Association, UCLA School of Law, 2008 – Present
• Member of Advisory Board of Directors: BD Performing Arts, a non-profit youth competitive marching organization (Concord, CA) 2024 – Present