Practice areas
Tax structuring, domestic and international. Special focus on the Entertainment, Real Estate, Technology, and Healthcare Industries.
15 years
Represent real property investors and developers
15 years
Represent entertainers and athletes
15 years
Estate planning and probate
15 years
Languages spoken
French, English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2011 | 10/27/2020 |
| LA | Eligible to practice law | 2009 | 12/11/2020 |
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 12/20/2020 |
| Legal answers | 13 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Contribution to the Section 2016-2017 | The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts, & Sports Law Section | 2017 |
| Recognition of Outstanding Contribution as 2014-2015 Chair | The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts, & Sports Law Section | 2015 |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Section | The Florida Bar's Entertainment, Arts , & Sports Law Section | 2012 |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Section | The Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the Florida Bar | 2009 |
| Outstanding Contribution to EASL Symposium | Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Section of the Florida Bar | 2008 |
| CALI Excellence for the Future: Copyrights and Trademarks | Nova Southeastern University- Shepard Broad Law Center | 2005 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar Instructor | Florida International University | 2008 - 2008 |
| Part Time Faculty Member | The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale | 2007 - 2007 |
| Clinical Legal Intern | Adorno & Yoss | 2004 - 2005 |
| Legal Intern | The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida | 2003 - 2006 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Immediate Past Chair | 2015 - Present |
| The Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries of the American Bar Association | Membership Committee | 2010 - Present |
| Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Baton Rouge Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Executive Committee Member | 2007 - Present |
| Media and Communications Committee of the Florida Bar | Committee Member | 2007 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
| Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Chair Elect | 2013 - 2014 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California Tax Lawyer Magazine | U.S. Tax Reform: International Provisions | 2018 |
| Third Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | What You Need to Know About IRC Section 409A but Were Afraid to Ask | 2012 |
| Third Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | Model SERP Agreement, in compliance with IRC Section 409A | 2012 |
| Second Annual From Hollywood to South Beach, The Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries of the ABA | What You Need to Know About IRC Section 409A but Were Afraid to Ask | 2011 |
| Second Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | Compiled Comparison: FL HB 697 “Entertainment industry financial incentive program” to Louisiana and New Mexico Current Film Incentives Law | 2011 |
| Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Law Industries | Choosing Malpractice Insurance for Entertainment Law | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Reel About Making It in Hollywood,” at the CLE PROGRAM | From Hollywood to South Beach, The Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries of the ABA | Compiled Comparison: FL HB 697 “Entertainment industry financial incentive program” to Louisiana and New Mexico Current Film Incentives Law | 2010 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) | Trademark Litigation Committee Quarterly Case Summary Updates from Oct. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009 for the 11th Circuit | 2010 |
| Legal Standards Project 2009 for the Trademark Litigation Committee of AIPLA | Legal Standards Updates for the 9th Circuit and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board | 2009 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) | Trademark Litigation Committee Quarterly Case Summary Updates from Oct. 2008 to Oct. 2009 for the 11th Circuit | 2009 |
| Media and Communications Law Committee of The Florida Bar | Co-Editor, Reporter’s Handbook, 2008 update | 2008 |
| Aspatore Book publication | Co-Author, Inside Hollywood: The Reel Path to Success in the Motion Picture Industry | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation | N/A |
| University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws in Real Property Development | N/A |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Florida State University | Bachelor of Science | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The 6th Annual International Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television, and Sports | Stories from the Red Carpet: "The Final Cut" On Screen! SEX AND VIOLENCE ON MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, AND THE INTERNET | 2015 |
| Third Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | Literary Publishing, Life Story Rights and Professionalism | 2012 |
| Third Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | Employment, Labor and Executive Compensation Law in the Entertainment Indsutry | 2012 |
| Second Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | Practicing with Professionalism in Entertainment Law | 2011 |
| Second Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | "Getting Reel About Making It in Hollywood,” State Film Production Incentives and Location Scouting | 2011 |
| Second Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | Employment, Labor and Executive Compensation Law in the Entertainment Indsutry | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Tipitina's Foundation Music Office Co-Op Baton Rouge Workshops | Entertainment Law Workshop on Contracts | 2010 |
| Louisiana Filmmakers Meeting | Film Finance and Distribution | 2010 |
| From Hollywood to South Beach: The First Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television | "Getting Reel About Making It in Hollywood,” State Film Production Incentives and Location Scouting | 2010 |
| Adventures in Technotainment, at EASL's Annual Retreat | If I Post This, What Can They Do to Me? New Frontiers in Ethics and the First Amendment on the Internet | 2010 |
| Tipitina's Foundation Music Office Co-Op Baton Rouge Workshops | Entertainment Law Workshop on Copyrights | 2009 |
| Louisiana Actors Expo/ New Orleans Actors Resource Center 2009 Expo | Entertainment Law for Actors | 2009 |
| Eleventh Annual Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film & Television | Representing Content Providers | 2009 |
| 2009 Sunshine Seminars | Florida Media Law | 2009 |
| The Third Annual Animal Law Symposium, Balancing Animal Law and the First Amendment: A Double Edged Sword | Defamation, Animal Rights and Fashion | 2008 |
| How to Advise Your Clients in Your Practice of Law in the Digital Age | Intellectual Property Rights and Infringement in the New Digital Era | 2008 |
| From Hollywood to Hollywood: EASL at the Emmys | Rights to Life Stories for Books and Films | 2008 |
| The Second Annual Animal Law Symposium, Animal Law: Cutting Edge Meets Tradition | Animal Materials in Fashion | 2007 |
| The 8th Annual Symposium on the World of Film, TV and Music | Intellectual Property and Business Issues for Fashion Design | 2006 |
Michael Mazzeo, Tax Attorney on Oct 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse Attorney Emily Graham. We worked together on a matter involving a business acquisition and the tax structuring aspect of the transaction for some clients on the same side. Her knowledge and insight were impressive and she was also was a pleasure to work with. The deal was a success. Thanks Emily. Let’s do some more business in the future.
Andrew Aleman, Real estate Attorney on Oct 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Emily is one of the hardest working attorneys that I personally know. On top of handling issues with her clients she is always seeking to expand her knowledge to better help her clients, such as taking extra classes or getting an LLM. Additionally, she always paying it forward by helping other attorneys with their issues.
Richard Rappaport, Business Attorney on Aug 7, 2009
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Graham has proven herself to be an excellent attorney with very high ethical standards. I highly recommend Ms. Graham.