You shouldn’t be expected to know everything, and working with an attorney shouldn’t be scary.

 
 

each concern is unique

Expert and Efficient Guidance

Share your legal questions or issues with me and I’ll ensure that you have the resources you need.

Whether you want help on a pressing issue or general business advice over coffee, I can help you see the road ahead with renewed confidence.

What I love about working with my clients is how we get to evolve together at the edge of today’s business and legal horizons.

If you are facing something complicated and novel, let’s tackle it together.

 
 
 

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media & Entertainment

  • Rights Acquisition, Development, Financing, Production, Distribution (TV/Film/Streaming/Podcasts/Gaming & more)

  • Music - clearances, sync rights, soundtrack & composer agreements, management agreements

  • Live events/location based entertainment, sponsorships

  • Marketing & Advertising

  • Social Media & Influencers

bUSINESS

  • Corporate Formation & Guidance

  • Employment & Independent Contractors

  • Contract Review

  • Licensing

  • Strategic Partnerships

  • Data Privacy

  • Custom Master Agreements

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • Brand Building Consultation

  • Trademarks/Copyrights

  • IP Licensing (inbound & outbound)

  • IP Option/Acquisition Agreements

Data Privacy & Technology

  • Software Licensing

  • Privacy Guidance & Policies

  • COPPA/GDPR/CCPA Compliance

  • Internet of Things/Smart Products

  • NDAs

  • Employment/Non-compete Agreements

  • Lucas Martell (no relation)

    DIRECTOR/EP MIGHTY COCONUT

    Just call Michele. No one in Austin has the same level of industry knowledge, and she wants to understand and help your business or project as a whole. Michele is an absolute professional, but also fun to work with. That’s a very rare combination. She is always there when we need her, and has her ear to the ground for any changes that might affect us.

  • Mindy Raymond

    NOW WITH FIONA

    Michele is the badass you want in your corner for everything! From legal advice to events and programming to meeting the right people to how to run your business…she’s the one and only. I pretty much refer her All. The. Time.

  • Kevin O'Connor

    O’CONNOR LITERARY AGENCY

    I highly recommend working with Michele. She’s smart and tenacious and creative. A real joy to work with. I love how Michele’s mind works. She is a creative, associative thinker who can always find a parallel to another situation. Michele is always available for a call for me to talk about my clients’ needs and how to best meet them.

  • Tina Ratterman

    BIG & DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

    Michele is fantastic to work with. She is intelligent, hardworking, focused, reliable and dependable. She delivers results and makes things happen in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Morgan DiBona

    DIBONA PRODUCTIONS

    Her depth of knowledge within the entertainment industry allows for quick and concise guidance that’s adaptable for a variety of situations. She not only provides answers, but helps establish tools and processes so her clients can build and expand upon what she provides as they grow. She’s down to earth and direct, providing both trusted legal guidance and pointed professional guidance.

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