Ms. Cray represents creative artists including photographers, filmmakers, independent producers, directors, screenwriters, television and other broadcast media, authors, musicians, bands, songwriters, fine art artists, and actors. She is also a panelist for the California Lawyers for the Arts. Her practice includes:
First Amendment
Fair Use
Privacy
Copyright
Trademark
Licensing rights and remedies
Rights protection of creative works
Rights protection litigation
Contract review
Contract negotiation and preparation
Public broadcasting program development
Public broadcasting distribution agreements, underwriting agreements
Non-profit corporations
Arts and entertainment conflicts, litigation, arbitration and mediation
Employee/independent contractor issues
Merchandising
Artist representation and submissions to producers
Photograph and other media ownership issues, fair use and California rights of publicity law
Works for hire contracts
Ms. Cray typically bills for her legal services on an hourly basis which is negotiated with each client.
To learn more about Ms. Cray’s creative projects, go to www.barbaracrayentertainment.com