Practice Areas

 

ENTERTAINMENT LAW

I offer a full range of legal services in a wide array of entertainment law sectors including music, film, television, theater, fashion, advertising, marketing, and media.

As an entertainment lawyer I represent publishers, composers, writers, artists, producers, record companies, influencers, designers, managers, agents; as well as, advertising and marketing professionals and agencies. I provide copyright and trademark prosecution, contract negotiations; arbitration, mediation, litigation, and brand protection services. My elite industry contacts enable me to make introductions and help indie and “up and coming” artists monetize their work and develop the relationships necessary to launch and maintain a career.

- Some of the contracts I draft, review, and/or negotiate include:

  • Licensing agreements relating to NFTs, television, film and media, including but not limited to, Netflix

  • Song writer agreements

  • Soundtrack agreements

  • Talent agreements

  • Publishing agreements

  • Producer agreements

  • Management agreements

  • Recording agreements

  • Split Sheets

- Some of the matters I litigate include:

  • Copyright disputes

  • Breach of Contract claims

  • Fraud claims

  • Defamation claims

-Some of the matters on which I provide advice and counsel include:

  • Corporate Formation

My clients

– include individuals and companies in music, film, television, theater, advertising, and fashion, including but not limited to Grammy-winning musicians, and the like. I have worked with some of the biggest stars and most creative minds in the music industry like George Clinton, Bastille, Marshmello, Taz Taylor, Ian Dior, Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Juice WRLD, Mitch Mula, Nicole Scherzinger, Tinashe, Mr. Killa, Andrae Alexander, Dante Pope, and Ariel Rain.

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

I am a leader in the protection of soft intellectual property rights, and I am well positioned to help you protect those rights and exploit your commercial potential. In 2022, I was one of the few attorneys in the United States to recieve a 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Intellectual Property Law.

I handle issues related to trademark, copyright, trade secret, false advertising, unfair competition, rights of publicity, and all matters involving soft intellectual property. I am experienced in transfers, assignments, licensing, and joint ventures. I also help my clients protect proprietary information, including trade secrets, to avoid loss through employee transitions or other means, as well as create compliance and employee training programs. I represent clients ranging from individuals and start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across a wide spectrum of industries.

I work with my clients to secure and enforce trademarks and copyrights domestically within the United States.

 

EMPLOYMENT LAW

I am skilled in the investigation, negotiation, litigation, mediation, and arbitration of all types of employment related claims, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, disability accommodation, intellectual property, trade secrets, whistleblower, breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and interference with business, among others.

I provide sophisticated advice and counsel on complex issues such as personnel policies and practices, workplace investigations, employee classification, discipline and termination, leaves of absence, workplace culture, social media, management of internal and external complaints, disability issues, employee privacy, and free speech rights. I am skilled at drafting and revising personnel policies, employee handbooks, employment contracts, and severance agreements. I also conduct in-person and virtual employee training.