Botti’s work overseeing all legal affairs for AMC Networks’ expanding AMC Studios operation takes many forms. In 2025, she unlocked a new source of revenue by finalizing Cutting Edge Group’s acquisition of the publishing and master rights to AMC Studios’ portfolio of TV music rights. Botti champions women both inside and outside of the office. A celebrated musician, her band has raised money for important causes like breast cancer research and women’s homeless shelters.
With all the buzz around AI and automation, what’s one “human” skill you think will only grow more valuable? Creativity will be the true differentiator. AI can generate images, music and even storylines with remarkable speed, but without the guidance of a genuinely creative mind, the output risks becoming formulaic. AI is, at its core, a reflection of what has already been done—it identifies patterns and predicts based on existing data. For example, it can produce a song that mimics The Beatles, but it cannot originate the next Beatles.
The industry is transforming quickly—how are you preparing your teams (or yourself) for what’s next? In the entertainment legal space, we’re seeing AI begin to automate many of the foundational tasks that once served as critical learning experiences for junior attorneys. While this boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding the apprenticeship model that has long defined our profession. As leaders, we must be intentional about creating new pathways for growth. For my team, that means expanding their exposure beyond legal silos—encouraging cross-functional collaboration and helping them understand the broader business context. When attorneys begin to see how a clause in one deal impacts another across departments, they develop strategic insight. That’s the kind of thinking that will remain irreplaceable, no matter how advanced the technology becomes.