$ 495-595 per hour
Brandon James Huffman
About Brandon
Biography
Brandon focuses on representing clients in publishing, content licensing and clearance, internet, intellectual property, privacy, entertainment and commercial contract matters. He has a particular focus on clients in video game, interactive and digital media industries.
Brandon volunteers as general counsel to the International Game Developers’ Association, the largest trade organization focused on supporting individual game developers. In early 2017, he was awarded the IGDA’s MVP award. He is also active in the North Carolina, Wake County and American Bar Associations, is on the board of Triangle ArtWorks (a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts economy) and the small business advisory council of North Carolina DHHS Vocational Rehabilitation Services, which works to enable individuals with disabilities through entrepreneurship.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 6 years
State: California
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 14 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Odin Law and Media
4208 Six Forks Rd, Suite 1000, Raleigh, NC, 27609
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Privacy
Posted by Rick | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Privacy
Essential Guidance During Initiation and Growth
My cofounder and I engaged with Brandon while we were forming our original business plan and he has been sharing his expertise with us ever since. Initially as informal consultation and later under hire, Brandon's insight and guidance has been instrumental during our growth. He has advised us on topi...
Brandon James Huffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of working with Brandon at a previous firm. He has always been an innovator, and his passion for what he does is contagious. I would recommend him to any company in the software or gaming space."
"I have only met Brandon a few times but he has impressed me with his knowledge and his ability to remain calm and collected in professional situations."
"Brandon is a great attorney who truly understands the nuts and bolts of the tech and gaming community. With so few lawyers understanding what their clients are going through, Brandon is an easy choice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brandon, in addition to being well-coiffed, is a leader in his field, very knowledgable, and personable. I do not hesitate to consult with him or refer matters."
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Experience
Honors
2017
MVP Award, International Game Developers Association
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, Odin Law and Media
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Hutchison PLLC
2014 - 2015
Associate, Stevens Martin Vaughn & Tadych
2012 - 2014
Associate, Frazer Hubbard Brandt Trask Yacavone Metz & Daigneault LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law Section, CLE CommitteeChair
2015 - Present
International Game Developers AssociationGeneral Counsel
2015 - Present
Triangle ArtWorksBoard Member
2014 - Present
10th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
North Carolina Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2019 - 2021
Triangle ArtWorksChair
2019 - 2020
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law SectionChair
2018 - 2019
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law SectionSecretary
2017 - 2018
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law SectionTreasurer
2015 - 2015
International Game Developers AssociationTriangle Chapter Board Member
2014 - 2015
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law Section, Newsletter CommitteeChair
2014 - 2016
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember
Education
2011
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Wake County Bar Association
10 Tech Tips for Law Practice
2019
PNA
Technology & Ethics for New Lawyers
2019
PAX East
Law & Order: VGU
2019
PAX Dev and West
Ask Game Lawyers Anything.
2019
PAX Dev
So, About That Loot Box Bill...
2019
Game Developers Conference
Legal Issues in Game Development: Roundtable
2019
Festival of Legal Learning
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Esports
2019
East Coast Games Conference
Video Game Law 2.0 – Beyond the Basics
2019
Duke Law School
Legal Issues in Virtual Reality
2019
2019
CVGLS
Gambling v. Expression.
2019
AmericanaFest
Legal Issues for Gaming Platforms and Business Models
2019
AIGA - Raleigh
Business and Legal Issues in Digital Content
2018
The Racing Attorney Conference
Dealing with the Media in Crisis and Success
2018
Southern Conference of Student Legal Services
Startup Basics for Non-Startup Lawyers
2018
Put Into Practice: Risk Management CLE
Technically Speaking: Tips, Apps, Games, and Resources to Create a Fun, Efficient, and Ethical Law Practice
2018
Membership Meeting
Identifying Intellectual Property Assets
2018
East Coast Game Conference
Video Games and the First Amendment: Why Free Speech Matters for Developers
2018
East Coast Game Conference
Law for Indie Developers
2018
2017
Southern Interactive Entertainment and Gaming Expo
10 Legal Tips for Starting a Game Studio
2017
Seventh Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium
Digitizing Reality: AR, VR, and the Future of the Entertainment Industry
2017
Legal IT Seminars at USC Law
Legal Issues in Virtual Reality
2017
Intellectual Property Law and Sports & Entertainment Law Sections Joint Annual Meeting
eSports and Law
2017
East Coast Games Conference
So you got a publisher, now what? (Negotiate!)
2017
American Bar Association, Business Law Section Annual Meeting
Your Client’s Online Activities and the Law: A Case Study
2016
Triangle ArtWorks Fair Use Panel
Fair Use
2016
Southern Interactive Entertainment and Gaming Expo
Founder Failures
2016
Sixth Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium
Digital Age of Sports and Entertainment Media
2016
American Bar Association, Business Law Section Annual Meeting
Opportunities and Legal Issues in Virtual Reality for Developers, Consumers and Entrepreneurs
2016
American Bar Association, Business Law Section Annual Meeting
Online Activities - Your Clients Cause Perilous Pitfalls without Suitable Guidance
2015
Cyberspace Law Institute and Winter Working Meeting
Is Game Streaming Legal? A Billion Dollar Question
2015
American Bar Association, Business Law Section Annual Meeting
Why Your Corporate Clients’ Mundane Online Presence May Trigger Several Not So Mundane Consequences
2015
5th Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium
Impacts of the Supreme Court’s Aereo Decision
2015
2015 Litigation Webcast Series
Learning the Social Media Landscape
Publications
2016
Business Lawyer (ABA)
Developments in Social Media: First Amendment, Privacy, and Misappropriation
2015
Media Privacy and Related Law
Fourth Circuit Privacy and Related Law - Survey
2014
Media Privacy and Related Law
Fourth Circuit Privacy and Related Law - Survey
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my husband subpoena my school emails?
17 Apr 2014
Q&A
Boat advertising expense?
15 Apr 2014
Q&A
If an individual makes a donation-in-kind of a logo to an organization without putting a copyright on it, do they still own it?
16 Apr 2014