EmpowerART Legal & Consulting Solutions
EmpowerART Legal & Consulting Solutions
Success in the arts isn’t just about talent—it’s about making smart, strategic decisions that protect your work and sustain your career. Whether you’re writing, composing, performing, or producing, you need expert guidance to navigate contracts, ownership rights, business structures, and long-term career growth.
At EmpowerART, we specialize in helping playwrights, composers, lyricists, and performers secure their creative rights and build thriving careers. We also work with producers and arts organizations that want to foster artist-friendly business practices while protecting their productions.
While theater is our primary focus, we understand that many creatives work across film, TV, live stage, and new media —and we’re here to support you wherever your career takes you.
We offer tailored legal and business solutions for theater professionals and the industry that supports them:
Legal Protection for Creatives: Contract negotiation, intellectual property protection, royalty structures, and business entity formation.
Career Strategy: Navigating opportunities and making informed decisions for long-term success.
Producers & Arts Organizations: Legal compliance, artist-friendly practices, rights management, drafting agreements, and collaboration support.
If it impacts your creative work or business, we have a solution.
As a playwright, I recently worked with Deborah to untangle a very complex legal situation, and in the end, I walked away with exactly what I needed. Deborah was able to explain the law to me clearly, heard my concerns, and worked with me to find a way forward. I cannot recommend her enough when working on contracts that involve your creative work
- Sasha V. (playwright/performer)
Working with Deborah on two major contract negotiations was an absolute gift. She's not only deeply knowledgeable about the entertainment industry but also brings a calm, thoughtful energy that makes every step feel clear and empowering. She helped me understand both my position and the other side's perspective while always protecting what truly mattered for my creative and professional interests. The results were contracts that fully reflected my goals and values. Deborah's warmth, insight, and generosity of time make her a rare kind of lawyer: one you genuinely enjoy working with.
- Oran E. (composer/orchestrator)
I was super nervous about working with a lawyer—I'm an artist! But Deborah, with her own arts background, made me feel completely comfortable, and I knew I was in good hands. She does what a good lawyer should do -- she had my back and made sure I was being taken care of.
-Stephen K. (playwright)
Unlike traditional law firms, we understand theater from the inside out—both the creative process and the business side. That means our approach is:
Artist-First: We protect your work so you can focus on your craft.
Industry-Savvy: We know the challenges and opportunities unique to theater professionals.
Flexible & Accessible: Whether you need full business management or occasional legal guidance, we adapt to your needs.
Affordable for Working Artists: Our pricing is structured with creatives in mind.
A Long-Term Partner in Your Success: As your career evolves, we’re here to guide you—whether you stay in theater or expand into other creative fields.
As a creative professional and entertainment attorney, Deborah Murad understands the challenges and opportunities of building a career in the arts. With over a decade of experience, she has guided countless dramatists, producers, and theaters in protecting their work and making strategic decisions.
At EmpowerART, we are dedicated to championing your career and ensuring you thrive in your creative journey.
Let’s build something great together!
-Deborah Murad, Esq.
Founder/Principal Attorney