Entertainment Law

You be the creative, we take care of the business.

Our mission is to help amplify diverse voices in all entertainment spaces through storytelling to help create a better world. We represent productions, artists, screenwriters, authors, talent, producers, directors, and creatives at all stages of their career.

Our Practice

Legacy Arts Law specializes in transactional entertainment law, guiding both individuals and production companies through the dynamic and ever-evolving worlds of scripted and unscripted film, television, publishing, music, stage, branding, gaming, intellectual property, licensing, and transmedia.

We represent a spectrum of entertainment professionals, from screenwriters, actors, directors, authors, music artists, and producers to rising stars and seasoned rights holders. We also represent production companies to create a synergy at each stage of production. Our network extends to distribution connections, along with key players in the various industries.  

We stay on top of the industry trends and help our clients strategize and implement the best options available for each project.

 Areas of Practice

  • We represent production companies, screenwriters, filmmakers, directors, producers, talent in all stages of film, television, new media, and content creation, including shopping, option purchase agreements, collaborations, above-the-line agreements, producer agreements, and distribution.

    We also handle film clearances.

  • We represent indie and seasoned artists in all aspects of music, including publishing agreements, copyright filings, collaboration agreements, band agreements, producer agreements, touring agreements, record label deals, trademark applications, and sync licenses.

  • We represent gaming companies of all sizes, from indie developers to established studios. We provide comprehensive legal support across all stages of your business—from protecting your intellectual property and negotiating contracts to licensing agreements and managing risk.

  • We represent authors and publishing companies in negotiating and drafting publishing agreements, in addition to legal review of manuscripts and all subsidiary rights, including books to screen, shopping, ghost writing agreements, collaboration agreements, and option purchases.

  • In today’s rapidly evolving entertainment landscape, storytelling knows no boundaries—neither should your rights and opportunities. We provide the legal expertise you need to expand your narrative across multiple platforms seamlessly allowing you to build your brand and maximize revenue across diverse media landscapes.

  • Whether you are a podcaster, a solo entrepreneur, or a writer, we can help protect your intellectual property so that you can keep creating knowing you are protected. We can also advise on trademarks, copyrights, and business formation.

What Clients Are Saying

Catherine Gray, Producer of Award-Winning Documentary, Show Her the Money

“Tisha is a pleasure to work with and a person you can trust in the entertainment industry. I highly recommend her for your legal needs in this arena.”

Kristen McGuiness, Founder of Rise Literary

“Tisha has been an essential asset to our company - both as an expert in book publishing and as a trusted advisor as we navigate our first years of business. She is a knowledgeable advocate that every publisher needs.”

Rachel Kice, Visual Artist

“Tisha is not only an attorney, but a spirit guide who helps creatives integrate our talents to create a new world.”

Lucky Harmon, Music Artist

“Tisha is amazing! I appreciate her legal expertise in the music industry.”

Martha Engber, Screenwriter

“Tisha did an absolutely fabulous job of helping my writing team and I with a TV series-related contract. She took our concerns seriously and worked quickly and with sensitivity to make changes so all parties involved felt comfortable with the terms. I can't thank her enough for a smooth negotiation.”

Schedule an Introductory Consultation

Book a free 20-minute call with Tisha Morris to discuss your project and how we might be able to work together.