The company’s legal team has nearly 20 offices around the world, and Aiyar oversees them all. She’s currently planning the 2026 separation of Warner Bros. Discovery into two publicly traded companies and fighting to protect Warner Bros. IP from copyright infringement by joining lawsuits against two prominent artificial intelligence companies. Meanwhile, Aiyar serves as the executive champion for WBD’s annual day of service, Impact Day, and also leads WBD’s Corporate Social Responsibility organization.
If you were a Taylor Swift era, which would you be and why? If I were a Taylor Swift era I would be Folklore. I think it’s her best storytelling, exploring different characters and perspectives with empathy—and great storytelling is what we do at WBD!
The industry is transforming quickly—how are you preparing your teams (or yourself) for what’s next? As lawyers, we are staying nimble and preserving optionality for our business clients, pursuing our goals while always being ready to adapt and pivot.