“I’m a fearless negotiator and solutions-oriented advocate for my clients in protecting their creations and enforcing their rights.”
I’ve been involved in various aspects of the entertainment industry for nearly 20 years. Through managing bands, producing local and national events, and operating a 7,000 seat amphitheater, I am able to combine my unique business experience with knowledge of the law and industry trends to provide full scope representation for my clients. I take a holistic approach to addressing each client’s needs with a focus on accomplishing both short- and long-term goals.
My knowledge of historical practices and industry trends in a constantly-changing entertainment landscape results in efficient representation of each client. I’ve negotiated countless recording, licensing, publishing (music and books), endorsement, production, sponsorship, and management agreements for celebrities and up-and-coming artists. I am often engaged to represent business clients and creative agencies in obtaining rights for multifaceted national creative campaigns.
I’ve been practicing trademark and copyright law in both entertainment and non-entertainment related matters. I understand the importance of protecting a brand and the tireless work that is invested in developing brand loyalty, recognition, goodwill, and value. Whenever I am engaged to represent a client, I seek to provide the advice and guidance needed as efficiently as possible while creatively resolving disputes and enforcing valuable intellectual property and personal rights.
Michigan State University, BA (2003)
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, JD (2008)
State Bar of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Supreme Court
Entertainment Law
Intellectual Property
SuperLawyer Rising Star, Entertainment Law – 2013 – 2019
dBusiness Top Lawyer – 2013 – 2017, 2022
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyer – 2014
Chair: Arts, Communication, Entertainment & Sports Section, State Bar of Michigan
Vice President: Italian American Bar Association of Michigan
Executive Board: Detroit Music Awards Foundation
Member: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammys), American Bar Association Forum on Sports & Entertainment, Oakland County Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Association