Strategic Legal Services that Empower Bold Moves in Media & Entertainment

At Shraybman Law, we believe in breaking the stereotypes. That legal counsel can be uncomplicated and creatives can also be ambitious entrepreneurs. Our job is to ensure everything is set up behind the scenes so you can go out and do what you do best — create, disrupt, inspire, and succeed.

Areas of Expertise

Corporate & Contracts

Protecting Talent from Bad Deals

Negotiations that honor collaboration while also maximizing protections and positioning you for success

    • Entity counseling, selection, and formation

    • Operating and shareholder agreements, joint ventures

    • Governance and compliance

    • Service agreements, independent contractor agreements

    • Talent, artist, and athlete agreements

    • Production agreements, options and purchase agreements, licensing and distribution

    • Private financings, mergers and acquisitions

    • Commission, gallery, and consignment agreements

    • Endorsement deals and public appearances, sponsorships, influencer contracts, and brand partnerships

    • Publishing deals, literary agent agreements, royalty negotiations

    • Live event agreements, terms of entry, waivers, and media and photography releases

  • We’re not just attorneys. We’re also creators and entrepreneurs with firsthand experience of what makes (and breaks) new ventures.

    That, together with more than a decade representing entrepreneurs, gives us a different perspective.

    One that doesn’t blindly accept the “standards.” One that sees beyond the norms and challenges the assumptions so that business deals protect your originality, leverage your value, and preserve future opportunities.

    • Film & Television

    • Digital & Social Media

    • Live Events

    • Visual Arts

    • Music & Recording Arts

    • Publishing & Literary Arts

    • Sports

    • Nonprofit & Cultural Organizations

    • Politicians & Public Figures

Outside General Counsel

Supporting Thoughtful Risks

Proactive legal support so you can move from vision to reality confidently

    • Advice and counsel through all stages of the business lifecycle

    • Proactive risk assessment to avoid or mitigate potential obstacles

    • Behind the scenes and at the table support during negotiations

    • Guidance as you grow your team, launch new products and services, and expand into new markets

    • There for the ups and the downs. Experienced in alternative dispute resolution so that problems can be resolved before things get ugly

    • Formal litigation counsel for when things couldn’t get resolved amicably

  • Our VIP service for those who desire:

    • Direct, on-demand access to your lead attorney

    • Priority scheduling for meetings and calls

    • Standing meetings

    • Expedited turnaround for deliverables

Intellectual Property

Securing Your Most Valuable Assets

Establishing and enforcing rights to your creative assets and reputation

    • Trademark searches, clearance, and formal Opinions of Counsel

    • US and global registration of brand names, logos, and taglines

    • Enforcement in front of USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

    • Enforcement against overreach, dilution, and infringement

    • Portfolio management and monitoring

    • Registration of creative works and derivatives

    • Copyright enforcement and DMCA takedowns

    • Guidance and strategy for monetizing and protecting NIL rights for athletes, creators, and public figures

    • Drafting and negotiating brand endorsement, sponsorship, and licensing agreements

    • Compliance for NIL-related ventures

    • Ongoing legislative and school policy tracking

    • Securing clearance and usage rights

    • Structuring and negotiating licensing, brand partnerships, and collaboration agreements

    • Advising on revenue models for intellectual property — royalties, profit-sharing, and merchandising

    • Advising on FTC advertising standards and platform policies to avoid takedowns and fines

    • Pre-publication content review and guidance on Fair Use and Rights of Privacy

    • Compliance and terms for e-commerce, internet and privacy law, and digital promotions

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We don't just practice law—we empower creativity. Our recommendations prioritize what creative entrepreneurs and entertainers actually need: legal counsel that’s proactive, clear, and encourages rather than stifles the vision.

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