About me

Yasmin is a Partner at Mercier & Valez based in New York, where she focuses her practice on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications law. With a strong understanding of the fast moving digital landscape, she advises companies across the media and communications industries on complex legal issues at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and business strategy.

Yasmin works with a wide range of clients, from emerging technology platforms to established media organizations, helping them navigate matters involving content distribution, licensing, data use, digital infrastructure, and evolving telecommunications frameworks. Her practice often includes negotiating high value commercial agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting clients as they adapt to rapid shifts in technology and consumer behavior.

A key area of Yasmin’s growing focus is the role of artificial intelligence in media. She is particularly interested in how AI is reshaping content creation, rights management, and audience engagement, and she regularly counsels clients on the legal considerations surrounding emerging AI tools, including governance, intellectual property, and responsible implementation. Her ability to blend forward looking insight with grounded legal expertise makes her a trusted advisor in an industry undergoing constant transformation.

Yasmin earned her law degree in Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in communications law and commercial negotiation before building her career in New York’s dynamic legal and media environment. That combination of academic rigor and practical experience has shaped her reputation for clear, strategic counsel and a collaborative approach.

At Mercier & Valez, Yasmin plays an active leadership role within the firm’s technology and media practice, working closely with clients on matters that demand both precision and creativity. Known for her responsiveness and thoughtful perspective, she helps organizations stay ahead of legal and regulatory challenges while positioning themselves for long term growth in an increasingly AI driven world.