$ 150-250 per hour
also known as Michelle Davis, Michelle Gilzenrat Davis
Michelle Davis, principal at Davis Entertainment Law, is an intellectual property and corporate attorney with over 10 years of experience in the music industry. She is passionate about serving as an advocate for artists and specializes in helping musicians navigate complex distribution streams and copyright law to maximize revenue and discovery. She received her J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law where she served as the senior articles editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law, president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and was nominated to join the prestigious Atlanta IP Inn of Court as a pupil. Prior to launching her own firm, Michelle clerked with the office of the general counsel for NPR in D.C. and entertainment attorney Michael Crain in Athens, GA. She also spent a semester working for the Future of Music Coalition, an artist advocacy group in D.C., where she provided in-depth music policy analysis as their legal extern. Michelle started her career in the industry as a music publicist and freelance journalist. From 2008-2012 she served as the music editor for alt-weekly Flagpole Magazine in Athens, GA. Her music writing has also appeared in Uncut, Oxford American and Performer Magazine. Her essay, Introducing the RightsCoin: Using Block Chains to Track Copyright Ownership, was a finalist in the 2015 Grammy Foundation’s Entertainment Law Initiative writing competition. Michelle currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Athens Area Arts Council and is a member of Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar and continuing to publish freelance music pieces.
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Acquired: 2015
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147 Fritz Mar Ln., Athens, GA, 30607
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Posted by Rita | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
A Winning lawyer
Ms. Davis was hired to obtain a trademark with the USPTO for my company logo. Michelle has in-depth knowledge in the area of Trademark and Patent Law; her keen insights helped in providing appropriate descriptions of the logo and the trademark was approved. In addition, she willingly helped with so...
Posted by Morgan | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent Service
I recently started by own business and needed to develop a services agreement quickly, as well as guidance on a number of other issues. Michelle was extremely quick to respond and worked within my tight turnaround time. She was helpful in walking me through the process and asking the right questions,...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Application
Entertainment Law
I was referred to Michelle for some copyright work by a real professional in the entertainment business. I'm a lawyer who fools around with music, and I could not have been happier with the referral. Michelle laid out exactly what I needed to do to help her do the job I needed done. She was persi...
Posted by Larson | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Business Formation
I was referred to Davis Law by the Four Athens tech incubator for the business's formation. Michelle was incredibly helpful from the first e-mail. By laying out the different steps, forms and fees involved in starting a business, Ms. Davis made the process simple and clear for me.
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great asset for new entrepreneur
I was nervous about hiring an attorney because I have never had occasion to need one before, but Michelle was so helpful and so easy to work with. She responded to all my emails and calls and questions, and when she didn't have an answer right away, she would do the research and get back to me with a...
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Entertainment lawyer
2015
Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition, Grammy Foundation
2016 - Present
Principal, Davis Entertainment Law, LLC
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, National Public Radio
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, Future of Music Coalition
2013 - 2013
Summer Associate, Crain Law Group
2017 - Present
AthFest EducatesBoard of Directors, Governance Chair
2015 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Entertainment and Sports Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Intellectual Property Law SectionMember
2014 - 2015
Atlanta Intellectual Property American Inn of CourtPupil
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
A.B.J.
2018
2018
2016
Legal and Marketing Concerns in Business
2015
“Do It Yourself or Go With The Pros: Publicity in the Internet Era.”
2014
2013
2011
What’s In a Name: Branding Your Band
N/A
English
Legal Answers
I would like to know the process for getting a trade mark for a logo?
01 Mar 2019
I need someone to look over a recording contract
13 Oct 2017
Can a published textbook issued with a course be licensed so it cannot be resold due to copyright?
13 Jun 2017