Guiding Creators with Clarity and Strategy
With decades of experience in the music and entertainment industries, I provide practical legal consulting and keynote speaking to empower creators, producers, and companies. My mission is to help you anticipate risks, navigate complex issues, and make informed decisions that protect your creative work.
Important Note:
I do not provide full legal representation or act as a legal representative with respect to drafting or negotiating contracts, handling disputes, or preparing legal filings.
As a Legal Consultant, my role is to provide clarity and strategic insight. I help clients identify potential risks, understand their options, and move forward with confidence in their creative and business decisions.
Keynote Speaking
In addition to consulting, I speak at conferences, events, and panels, with a focus on topics such as:
● Using AI legally and ethically in music production
● Protecting intellectual property in the digital age
● Practical strategies for navigating contracts and rights management
Proudly recognized by Billboard as one of the Top Music Attorneys before retirement, I bring trusted industry insight and experience to every consultation and speaking engagement. This recognition reflects a career committed to supporting artists, producers, and entertainment companies in protecting their creative visions.
My mission is simple: to make legal matters in the music and entertainment industry clear, strategic, and manageable — so you can focus on what you do best: creating.
🎵 1. Legal Strategy and Guidance
● I provide expert advice on navigating recording, publishing, management, and performance agreements.
● I help clients understand their rights and obligations before signing contracts.
● I identify when specialized legal intervention is needed and connect clients and recommend appropriate attorneys.
● I review contract terms at a high level to highlight potential risks or negotiation points.
💰 2. Intellectual Property Consulting
● I advise on copyright, trademark, and branding strategies for artists, producers, and companies.
● I help clients understand ownership structures, royalty splits, and credit arrangements.
● I recommend and coordinate with IP lawyers for registration or enforcement actions.
● I educate clients on best practices to protect creative assets.
🎬 3. Entertainment Project Advisory
● I guide clients through the legal and business framework of film, TV, or music video production.
● I provide insights on licensing, clearances, and talent agreements from a risk-management perspective.
● I recommend or manage specialized entertainment attorneys for drafting and negotiations.
🌐 4. Digital Media and Technology Guidance
● I advise on streaming rights, social media content, influencer deals, and digital licensing.
● I help creators and companies understand emerging issues such as NFTs, AI-generated content, and blockchain rights.
● I coordinate legal support for platform compliance and content monetization.
📑 5. Business Structuring and Relationship Management
● I offer strategic advice on forming entertainment entities, partnerships, or joint ventures.
● I help clients assess legal and financial implications of business decisions.
● I identify and manage corporate or tax attorneys to execute formal legal structures.
⚖️ 6. Legal Risk Management and Attorney Coordination
● I assess potential disputes or legal vulnerabilities in contracts, royalties, or collaborations.
● I provide neutral, expert evaluation of issues before litigation.
● I source, vet, and manage qualified attorneys for specialized representation.
● I serve as an intermediary between the client and law firms to ensure communication, strategy, and outcomes align.
🌍 7. International and Touring Legal Support
● I advise on cross-border legal considerations for touring, performances, and international releases.
● I help clients navigate licensing, and compliance issues by coordinating with global legal experts.
● I maintain a network of international entertainment attorneys for localized support.
✅ Result
My clients will receive a clear, confident legal strategy — without the confusion. You stay focused on your creative work while I manage the legal complexities and coordinate the right professionals for your needs.
Moving Forward
Every creative work deserves protection. My role is to help you understand the legal landscape, avoid risks, and move forward with confidence in your music and entertainment projects.