About Writers Guild of America, East
The Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO (WGAE) is a labor union headquartered in New York City that represents writers in film, television, news, podcasts and online media. Founded in 1954, it is one of two sister unions that operate under the Writers Guild of America name, with the East Guild generally covering writers east of the Mississippi River. The union describes its membership as thousands of writers and creative professionals across these industries.
The Guild negotiates and administers contracts covering writers' creative and economic rights, and it presents writers' views to government bodies. Its services and programs include script registration, residuals information, contract enforcement, member resources on unemployment and workplace safety, and fellowships and training. A related nonprofit, the Writers Guild Initiative, runs storytelling workshops for underserved populations. The sources list its office at 250 Hudson Street, Suite 700, New York, New York 10013, and name no other office locations.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City |
| Phone | 212-767-7800 |
| Website | wgaeast.org |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that Writers Guild of America, East describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Writers Guild of America, East.
Registered attorneys
Ann Burdick Currently registered Ann Toback Suspended Michael Isaac Currently registered Rachel Nilliasca Currently registered Samuel Wheeler Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.