In today’s economy, every creator is a media company. Deals move fast, and if you aren’t protected, you can sign away your rights for far less than they are worth. Whether you are producing a film or managing a high-growth social channel, you need counsel that understands digital distribution.
Uncommon Counsel provides the production legal services needed to make your content sellable. We focus on securing your chain of title. This ensures that every song and logo on screen is cleared so you can close distribution deals with major streaming platforms without delay.
Entertainment and Media Legal Services
The firm regularly advises clients on a wide range of entertainment agreements, including:
Media Licensing Lawyer: We negotiate the complex sync and master use licenses needed for your content.
Entertainment IP Lawyer: We protect your name, image, and likeness (NIL) from unauthorized use.
Contract Negotiation: We ensure your brand deals and talent agreements protect your long-term revenue.
Production Legal Support: We handle all releases and location agreements from script to screen.
Option and Purchase Agreements: We secure the rights to life stories and scripts for development and production.
Clients often seek legal support when reviewing a contract presented by another party, negotiating key terms in a business deal, or developing standardized contract templates for their company.
Hi, I’m Anjali.
With nearly 15 years of experience and a sharp focus on intellectual property, data privacy, and commercial contracts, I help businesses navigate complex legal landscapes.
I handle drafting, redlining, and negotiating agreements, including MSAs, Corporate Contracts, Vendor Agreements, DPAs, and Ad-Tech Agreements, as well as designing and implementing full-scale privacy programs. I provide strategic legal support ideal for the fast-moving tech industry.
I’m licensed in California, New York, and Florida and hold CIPP/US and CIPP/E data privacy credentials, as well as the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification.
I work with in-house legal teams and law firms to streamline commercial legal work.
Many contract disputes arise not because a party intended to act unfairly, but because the agreement itself was unclear or incomplete. Common issues that arise in entertainment contracts include:
Fair Use Opinions
We provide the legal opinions needed to protect your transformative content from takedown notices
Backend Review
Net profit definitions are often a trap. We review these clauses to ensure you receive your fair share.
Content Review
Unscripted content is high-risk. We review your footage legally to mitigate defamation risks.
Master Ownership
We establish who owns the raw files and the final master on day one to prevent expensive disputes.
Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
Uncommon Counsel works with clients at all stages of the contracting process, including:
Reviewing contracts before execution
Negotiating contract terms with counterparties
Drafting customized agreements tailored to the client’s business
Creating reusable contract templates for growing companies
Many clients engage the firm on an ongoing basis to provide transactional support similar to outside general counsel.
If you need assistance reviewing, drafting, or negotiating a commercial contract, you may schedule a consultation to discuss your matter and determine the appropriate next steps.
“We were looking for help in creating contracts around the […] GDPR […] as it relates to providing web-related services to large, international companies. Really impressed with Anjali’s level of knowledge around GDPR as well as her ability to break down the issues in laymen’s terms. She is direct and to the point while being thorough. She was a pleasure to work with.”