“The ends exemplify the means.”

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT EXEMPLAR |
Knowing I’m a member of a team whom I respect for their professional skills as well as their embrace of the higher virtues. Supporting entrepreneurs and businesses dedicated to manifesting visions that are divinely inspired.
AT EXEMPLAR | Work Smart, Have Fun – See Us At Play |
- Advising film and television content creators from concept to distribution.
- Representing authors, speakers, entrepreneurs and game-changers.
- Providing production counsel services for film, television and other content.
- Legal consultant for film funds and slate financing arrangements.
- Structuring equity financings and handling private placements.
- Advising producers on soft money arrangements and providing tax guidance for film and television.
- Providing entity formation advice and preparing organizational and corporate documents.
- Advising on internet domain name disputes and resolution.
- Providing intellectual property dispute services and preparing cease & desist letters.
- Handling mergers and acquisitions.
CREDENTIALS
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J.D. School of Law, University of Texas at Austin |
B.S. Film and Television College of Communications / School of Radio, University of Texas at Austin |
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Member: State Bar of Texas | Member: State Bar of California |
LEADERSHIP
- Producer/Executive Producer of Three Theatrical Films
- Founder, Light Sword Fitness, LLC
- Author of USING SECTION 181
- Legal Representative for On-Screen Talent, Producers and Directors
- Film Finance Author and Lecturer
THE REAL ME
Martial Artist, Gymnast, Trapeze Instructor, Mixed Media Artist, Writer, Astrologer
Martial Artist, Gymnast, Trapeze Instructor, Mixed Media Artist, Writer, Astrologer
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