Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law

Madu, Edozie & Madu's entertainment practice spans the spectrum of the entertainment industry and has represented clients whose base extends throughout the United States, Canada, Africa and the Far East in entertainment law related matters.

The firm is able to represent clients in television production and distribution, interactive media distribution and licensing, talent, advertising and direct marketing, merchandising, and professional sports.

The firm counsels clients in the music and recording industry. The firm has experience in the formation and development of production companies, record labels, publishing and licensing companies, and all forms of distribution and finance unique to the industry.

The firm is in a position to counsel directors, actors, producers, newscasters, radio personalities and novelists. The firm is also geared to representing advertising agencies, public relations companies, direct marketing, media buying and other types of organizations involved in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of all types of advertising, direct marketing, sweepstakes and other promotional transactions, including advertising matters related to the Internet and online services.

The firm represents clients in matters related to the Internet, the World Wide Web, online services, CD-ROM and other forms of new media and interactive products, as well as the placement of talent clients in such projects. The firm is ideally positioned to meet the wide-ranging legal needs of this fast-emerging area, combining entertainment industry experience with high-technology and telecommunications expertise.

The Firm also has experience in the representation of athletes, specifically soccer players and boxers.