Brenda Chavez is an attorney with twenty-two years of experience representing clients on a broad range of matters, including the acquisition and licensing of intellectual property. Her areas of practice include:
Entertainment
Ms. Chavez drafts and negotiates entertainment agreements such as option, life rights, shopping, distribution, location, artist and writer collaboration, production, talent management, work-for-hire, band agreements, music licenses, composer agreements, image, art and materials releases; drafts opinion letters for Errors & Omissions insurance, rights clearances, assists with SAG-AFTRA and WGA compliance, and provides Fair Use letters for documentarians. Her clients include filmmakers, producers, writers, directors, editors, and musicians.
Trademarks and Copyrights
Ms. Chavez develops and manages domestic and international portfolios; conducts trademark availability searches; drafts and negotiates license, assignment, acquisition, and co-existence agreements. She provides copyright, trademark, and service mark services for clients.
Websites
Ms. Chavez drafts and negotiates purchase, transfer, content development, blog services, and joint venture agreements.
Business and Corporate
Ms. Chavez drafts and negotiates joint venture agreements, corporate governance documents, operating, shareholder, redemption, and stock purchase agreements; incorporates and dissolves entities.
Employment
Ms. Chavez drafts and negotiates employment, independent consultant, work-for-hire, confidentiality, termination, separation, and settlement agreements.
General Counsel
Ms. Chavez represents start-ups and offers general counsel services, including business planning, formation, and structuring counsel. She also assists with branding needs.
Real Estate
Ms. Chavez drafts and negotiates commercial and residential lease and purchase agreements.