James E. McMillan

James E. McMillan, P.C.

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James McMillan is an American lawyer and entrepreneur who specializes in creative business solutions and high stakes dispute resolution in the entertainment industry. Known for turning contacts into contracts, he is often sought to craft inventive solutions for artists, athletes, executives and major corporations who are looking to build and protect their brands. These solutions cover the full gamut of transactional matters, including talent and recording agreements, joint ventures, brand licensing agreements and tour sponsorships. It also covers the area of intellectual property. Here, McMillan advises and represents clients in matters pertaining to ownership to rights of their songs, their recordings and their brands. When necessary, McMillan will zealously litigate for his clients in court. McMillan’s understanding of entertainment law is augmented by his experience in virtually all facets of the industry. In addition to being a lawyer, he has worked as a producer, a manager, is currently the Co-CEO of the branding company, EST 19XX, LLC, and is the founder of gothamcityesq.com, a legal entertainment business website. James McMillan believes in giving back to the legal, civic and industry communities of which he is a part. His firm has mentored over 30 young law students in the field of entertainment law; he sits on the board of Kicked It in Heels (KIH), an organization dedicated to ending health care disparities for minority and young breast cancer survivors; and is very active in several legal and entertainment organizations committed to improving the lives of young artists.

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James E. McMillan, P.C.
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Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

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New York

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James E. McMillan

James E. McMillan, P.C.

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