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SUPPORTING CREATIVE WORK
Protecting Creative Work - Contracts, rights, royalties, and intellectual property strategy tailored to theatrical and entertainment projects.
Protecting Creative Work - Contracts, rights, royalties, and intellectual property strategy tailored to theatrical and entertainment projects.
Supporting Creative Careers - Practical guidance for evaluating opportunities, navigating negotiations, and long-term professional growth.
Supporting Creative Careers - Practical guidance for evaluating opportunities, navigating negotiations, and long-term professional growth.
Advising Producers & Organizations - Strategic counsel on development, rights management, compliance, and production-related matters.
Advising Producers & Organizations - Strategic counsel on development, rights management, compliance, and production-related matters.
INDUSTRY-AWARE APPROACH
Clear Guidance - Understand your agreements, rights, and options without unnecessary complexity.
Clear Guidance - Understand your agreements, rights, and options without unnecessary complexity.
Strategic Perspective - Advice grounded in both immediate priorities and long-term creative and professional goals.
Strategic Perspective - Advice grounded in both immediate priorities and long-term creative and professional goals.
Industry-Aware Counsel - Guidance informed by an understanding of how theatrical and entertainment projects are developed and produced in practice.
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Industry-Aware Counsel - Guidance informed by an understanding of how theatrical and entertainment projects are developed and produced in practice.
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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"I walked away with exactly what I needed."
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)
"A rare kind of lawyer: one you genuinely enjoy working with."
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 knew I was in good hands."
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)
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
With over a decade of legal experience and a background in the arts, I work with playwrights, lyricists, composers, performers, producers, and creative organizations on entertainment and theatrical matters at every stage of the creative process.
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LET'S START THE CONVERSATION
Whether you’re developing new work, reviewing an agreement, or navigating a larger strategic issue, I’d be happy to discuss how I may be able to help.
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