Ascent Legal

Meet the attorneys.

Two complementary practices, one shared approach: sophisticated legal counsel that is practical, responsive, and focused on helping clients protect what they are building.

Entertainment & Media

April Paredes

Co-Founder · Entertainment & Contracts

April is a business and entertainment attorney with deep roots in the creator economy and media industry. She advises content creators, production companies, brands, and growing businesses on brand deals, production and media agreements, licensing, copyright, rights acquisition, and commercial contracts.

Practice focus

Brand deals & influencer agreements
Content licensing & usage rights
Copyright registration & protection
Production & media agreements
Rights acquisition & brand collaborations
Startup formation & lifecycle counsel

Credentials

JD, Georgetown University Law Center
M.S., Communication Management, University of Southern California
Former Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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Marketing & Business

Anthony Paredes

Co-Founder · Trademark & Business Formation

Anthony brings a marketing and business background to trademark strategy, intellectual property, and business formation. He helps creators and growing companies protect brand names and creative assets, structure entities, and build the legal foundation needed to scale with confidence.

Practice focus

Trademark strategy & USPTO filings
Trademark clearance & portfolio management
Business formation & entity structure
Operating agreements & founder documentation
IP protection & brand strategy

Credentials

JD, Chapman University, Fowler School of Law
LLM, Loyola Law School
Background in marketing and business

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