Lee Straus is currently overseeing all business and legal affairs for Words + Pictures. Prior to joining W+P, Lee was Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Alternative and Reality Group for NBC Entertainment where he was responsible for all aspects of business affairs and strategy for the NBC Network, Universal Television Alternative Studios and Universal Domestic Syndication. Lee was the key negotiator for NBC acquiring the broadcast rights to The Voice and America’s Got Talent, in addition to making the deal for Kelly Clarkson to host The Kelly Clarkson Show. Lee is an alum of Loyola Law School, where he has been an adjunct professor for the past 25 years. Lee received his Bachelor of Arts degree in production from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.