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Brand deals, IP, and commercial counsel for creators and growing companies.

We help creators and growing companies say yes to more opportunities with the right legal foundation behind them. Brand deals, trademarks, licensing, and commercial contracts. Transactional counsel only. No litigation.

  • Deal-ready contracts
  • Rights-first licensing
  • Plain-English strategy

Typical matter

Campaign Contract + Usage Rights

Usage Rights
Scope/SOW
Payment

Note: Transactional counsel only (no litigation). We support contract interpretation, negotiation strategy, and pre-suit resolution planning, but we do not appear in court.

How we support creators, brands, agencies, and growing companies

We help you close deals faster, protect rights, and keep contracts clean—whether you're running campaigns, licensing content, or scaling operations.

Agency-friendly support: fast turnarounds, repeatable templates, redlines you can send today, and Deal Desk support for repeat campaigns.

Who we work with

We built Ascent Legal for people who are serious about growing. If you recognize yourself here, you're in the right place.

Content Creators

You're building a brand, landing deals, and creating content that has real value. We make sure your contracts protect your rights, your deals pay you fairly, and your brand is legally yours.

Production Companies

You're managing talent, productions, and licensing across multiple projects. We handle the legal infrastructure so your deals close clean and your content stays protected.

Growing Businesses

You're scaling fast and need legal that keeps up. We handle your contracts, protect your brand, and make sure your business structure is built for where you're going.

The team behind Ascent Legal

Two complementary practices, one shared mission — making sure your deals are right and your business is built to last.

April — Co-Founder · Entertainment & Contracts

April

Co-Founder · Entertainment & Contracts

I come from entertainment and media — I've always lived in the world creators operate in. I've seen too many creators sign deals they didn't fully understand, losing rights to content they built from scratch. That's what this firm was built to prevent. I'm here to make sure every deal you sign actually works for you.

Practice focus

  • Brand deals & influencer agreements
  • Licensing & content protection
  • Copyright & usage rights
Anthony — Co-Founder · Trademark & Business Formation

Anthony

Co-Founder · Trademark & Business Formation

My background is in marketing and business — so I understand how much your brand is actually worth. I became a lawyer because I wanted to use legal knowledge the way I used to use marketing: as a tool to help people grow. Whether you're an individual creator or a growing company, I'm focused on making sure your business is built to last.

Practice focus

  • Trademark strategy & USPTO filings
  • Business formation & entity structure
  • IP protection & brand strategy

Together we cover the full picture — April protects the deal in front of you, Anthony protects the brand and business you're building for the future.

From opportunity to signed agreement

1. Discovery Call

We confirm fit, scope, and timelines (transactional only).

2. Strategy + Redlines

We flag what matters: rights, scope, payment, and risk points.

3. Finalize + Execute

Clean language, clear next steps, and deal-ready documents.

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Transactional counsel only. No litigation.