Jacqueline Borock has been promoted to director of legal and businessaffairs at Philadelphia-based US distributor TLA Releasing.

Borock has worked with the division since its inception in 2001and in her new role will handle all contracts for film, television and videoacquisitions, intellectual property matters pertaining to film distribution,and other legal matters affecting the division.

Borock is recognised as a leader in the field of entertainment lawin Philadephia, frequently representing writers, musicians, filmmakers andorganisations on behalf of the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

She is also adocumentary filmmaker, with a credits list that includes A Joyful Noise: TheLost Jewish Music Of Philadelphia.