Russell Wetanson teaches Entertainment Guilds: A Framework for Navigating the Industry. He currently serves as Head of Entertainment Labor Relations and Lead Negotiator for NBCUniversal with entertainment guilds and unions for agreements applicable to all platforms (i.e., linear, film, streaming). In this role, he also advises NBCUniversal business units regarding legal issues arising out of industry-wide collective bargaining agreements, including talent deals, residuals obligations, screen credits, and day-to-day production challenges.

Wetanson received his B.A. in Politics with a Minor in Spanish Literature from Brandeis University and his J.D. from UCLA School of Law. He was a member of the National Moot Court Team and delivered the 1999 keynote student graduation speech.

As a fun side note, he also has appeared as a legal commentator and reporter for various entertainment and news programs.