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Baca & Stone, LLP

Marco Delgado

Entertainment & Creative Industry Law, Partner

“Creatives deserve contracts that protect their work—without crushing their vision.”

Marco Delgado leads the firm’s Entertainment & Creative Law practice, helping New Mexico’s filmmakers, artists, and production companies navigate complex contracts, licensing, and IP protection. A graduate of USC for both undergraduate and law school, Marco’s background as a screenwriter gives him unique insight into creative processes. His clients range from indie producers to national streaming projects filming on location in the Southwest.

Education & Credentials

J.D., USC Gould School of Law
Certificate in Entertainment Law
B.A. in Film & Television, University of Southern California
Graduated with distinction

Bar Admissions

State Bar of New Mexico
State Bar of California
State Bar of Arizona
U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Bar Association – Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries
Member, State Bar of California – Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section
Member, New Mexico Film Office Advisory Council
Member, Independent Film & Television Alliance

Speaking Engagements & Publications

Panelist, Santa Fe Film Festival: “Negotiating Film Financing Agreements” (2024)
Keynote, New Mexico Media Arts Summit: “Protecting Creative Rights in the Digital Age” (2023)
Author, “Fair Use and New Media,” Journal of Media Law & Policy (2022)
Contributor, Entertainment Law Review – articles on streaming contracts

Honors & Awards

Entertainment Lawyer of the Year, New Mexico Business Weekly (2023)
Creative Industry Champion, Albuquerque Film Commission (2022)
Rising Star in Entertainment Law, USC Gould Alumni Association (2021)

Community Involvement

Volunteer Mentor, New Mexico Youth Film Academy

Board Member, Santa Fe Art Institute

Pro Bono Counsel, Indigenous Filmmaker Legal Support Project

Languages

English (native)
Spanish (fluent)