I have spent my whole life as an artist, and surrounded by creatives. I began playing piano at 6, played guitar and flute through college, spent summers at performing arts camps, and now hold leadership roles with numerous arts organizations. I particularly enjoy working with film clients, as a former Colorado Film School student. And, no matter the medium, I am passionate about supporting your passion.

 

I help artists and arts organizations take the stress out of business details, so your mind is free to create.

 

“John and I didn’t know you could own songs.” --Paul McCartney

 

 

I help:

 

• Visual artists
• Musicians and composers
• Videographers and filmmakers
• Authors
• Photographers
• Designers and ad agencies
• Dancers and choreographers
• Playwrights
• 501(c)(3)s
• Event and festival planners
• Arts organizations and boards
• Actors and talent

 

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Protect Your Assets Through:

 

• Entity Formation
• Trademark and copyright registration
• Takedown notices
• License agreements
• Intellectual property infringement cases
• Nondisclosure agreements

 

 

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Understand and Manage Risks Through:

 

• Review of branded materials
• Errors and omissions insurance audits
• Intellectual property audits
• Releases and licenses
• Board education on fiduciary duties
• Event risk management

 

 

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Plan and Document Relationships Through:

 

• Joint venture agreements
• Board of director investigations
• Employment offers and severances
• Noncompete agreements
• Independent contractor agreements
• Contract review and negotiation
• Contract drafting
• Correct classification of workers and volunteers
• Fiscal sponsorship agreements
• Distribution contracts
• Option contracts
• Crew Deal Memos

 

 

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art•biz•life proudly supports

 

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts/CAFTA (Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, 2018)

Burning Man Project (Regional Contact for Boulder County)

Temple of Tranquility, Inc. (Founding Director)

Art in Community, Inc. (Founding Director)

Denver Regional Fund (Director)

Boulder International Fringe Festival (Former Director)

Apogaea, Inc. (Former Director and President)

Boulder Chamber Orchestra (Former Director)

 

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Caroline Kert, Accepting the CBCA Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award, 2018