Mikhael Ann Bortz

BORTZ Entertainment Law has a single focus:

To protect the legal and business interests of artists, professionals and companies in the business of entertainment—at every stage of the creative process.

We routinely represent clients in the film, music and fine arts industries—from sole artists to major entertainment corporations. 

No matter the size of the client, however, we pride ourselves on committed, personal attention above all else.

Mikhael Bortz is an intellectual property, entertainment and business law attorney based out of Chicago and Miami. A former professional musician and songwriter, Mikhael specializes her legal practice in worldwide intellectual property, fine art issues, licensing, merchandising, branded entertainment, technology, and social media.

As the General Counsel for an international media company / lifestyle brand , Mikhael sat across the negotiating table from and closed deals with the likes of Coca-Cola, Disney, Mattel, FIFA, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Sandisk, and many others. Before serving as in-house general counsel, Mikhael was the senior associate at , one of the top franchise litigation law firms in the United States

With the founding of Bortz Law Firm in 2015, Mikhael now has the ability to share her legal expertise and business savvy with a diverse roster of clients. She represents creatives, start-up businesses, and established brands in making exciting deals happen, and ensuring that legal rights and business interests stay protected.

BAR ADMISSIONS:

Florida State Bar

Illinois State Bar

COURT ADMISSIONS:

10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Southern District of Florida

Northern District of Illinois

Admitted pro hac vice to the following U.S. District Courts:

District of Colorado

District of Minnesota

District of New Jersey

Southern District of New York

Western District of Oklahoma

Western District of Washington