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Entertainment/Art Law is actually a combination of certain core areas of law, including the law of contracts, intellectual property (i.e., copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, and idea submissions), business law, and resolution of disputes through litigation and negotiation. Cheryl L. Slay maintains a base of expertise in each of these areas for a broad range of clients, and also focuses her practice on representing the Publishing, Video/Film, Music, & Fine Art Industries.

Your art endeavors are important assets in the entertainment industry and require planning and protection from an attorney who understands both how and why. Cheryl L. Slay possesses a base of experience spanning both law and the arts. Ms. Slay’s art and entertainment perspective is enhanced by her career as a performing artist. She is a skilled singer-songwriter with 20 years of performance experience with bands, opera companies, churches, and as a soloist for various entertainment venues. She has plans for the release of a compact disc recording featuring her vocal performances of original and contemporary Christian music. She brings a unique perspective to this legal practice area.

Services Offered:

• Negotiation of Contracts/Deals
• Startup of Recording, Music Production, Film Production, and Book Publishing Companies
• Counsel for Indies, including independent recording companies, book publishers, electronic and on-line publishers, independent artists, independent film companies and producers, and other Indie arts entities
• Literary publishing agreements and representation of authors
• Recording contracts and negotiations
• Production agreements
• Management agreements
• Counsel to talent agents/agencies
• Songwriter/publishing agreements
• Co-production agreements
• Literary Non-disclosure Agreements
• Screenplay Option and Literary Purchase agreements
• Film production and distribution agreements
• Film releases for crews, location, film clips, use of name and likeness, depictions, etc.
• Contracts for photographers, graphic artists, and visual artists
• Copyright and trademark services
• Planning services for Artists (i.e., authors, musicians, screenplay writers, filmmakers, etc.), including career & business developmentand selection of managers/agents
• Workshops, seminars and consultations to provide individualized or small group guidance

Clients Represented:
See Attorney Profile.

Representation to Nashville, TN area Clients
Ms. Slay is licensed in the state of Tennessee to facilitate representation of her entertainment clients there, particularly gospel & Christian music industry artists and businesses who are located in and near Tennessee. If you are Tennessee-based, you may reach the firm toll free at (877) 902-0513. Please feel free to contact the firm to make arrangements for Tennessee-area consultations.