Rodriques Law, PLLC is a New York City-based law firm specializing in entertainment and business law, with a focus on serving clients in the film, television, music, and technology sectors. The firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge and its commitment to guiding clients through every stage of their creative and commercial ventures—from concept and financing to production, distribution, and beyond.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, emphasizing honesty, respect, and integrity while offering strategic legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of startups, emerging companies, and established industry players. With experience in both domestic and international transactions, Rodriques Law assists a diverse clientele including motion picture studios, TV networks, private investors, talent agencies, and individual artists, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes and capitalize on new opportunities in evolving fields like AI and digital content.
Services Offered
- Business Law
- Entertainment Law
- General Counsel Services
- Entity Formation & Structuring
- Contracts
- Business Dissolution
- Trademarks
- Licensing & Infringement
- Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements
- Business Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Asset Purchase Agreements
- AI, Digital Content, and Metaverse Legal Services
- Film and Television Production Agreements
- Royalties Management
- Entertainment Finance
- Technology Licensing Agreements
- Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
- Talent Agreements (Modeling, Music, Theater, Sports)
- Endorsement Deals
- Merchandising Agreements
- Music Agreements (Master Use and Synchronization Licenses)
- Theatrical Stage Production and Financing
- Finder’s Contracts and Shopping Agreements
- Domestic and International Co-Production and Pre-Sale Agreements
- Branded Entertainment and Advertising Agreements
- Book-to-Film Deals
- Animation Agreements
- Digital, Mobile, and Social Media Content Distribution and Licensing
- Fair Use Legal Opinions
- Collective Bargaining Negotiations (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, Teamsters, IATSE)
- Employment Agency License Applications
- Talent Management and Agency Agreements
- Literary Agent and Publishing Agreements
- Clearances and Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance
- Regulatory Compliance (SEC, FTC, FCC)
The firm serves clients globally, with experience working alongside entities from Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, India, Brazil, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Trinidad, and Jamaica. Its attorneys are recognized for their expertise in high-stakes entertainment and business transactions, providing practical, forward-thinking legal solutions in a rapidly changing industry.
