FASHIONENTLAW is on the pulse of the intersection of the internet, social media, and the law. We have hands-on industry experience in traditional, digital and social media including content development and production (vlogging, blogging, podcasting, digital marketing, and promotions) and understand the delicate intricacies and issues involved in this exciting area of the law. Our services include:
- Contracts and Brand Deals: Brand partnership and sponsorship agreements, exclusivity and non-compete review, influencer agency agreements, content licensing and usage rights.
Who We Serve
- Influencers and content creators
- Journalists and media professionals
- Podcasters and digital broadcasters
- Bloggers and newsletter publishers
- Brand and agency partners working with creators
- Digital media companies and platforms
FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to review a brand deal?
Yes. Brand partnership agreements frequently contain exclusivity clauses, content approval rights, and usage terms that can limit your ability to work with other brands or control how your image and content are used. A lawyer can identify these issues before you sign.
What are my rights if a brand uses my content without permission?
Unauthorized use of your content may constitute copyright infringement. Unauthorized use of your name, image, or likeness for commercial purposes may violate your right of publicity. Both can give rise to legal claims and demands for compensation or removal.
What is FTC compliance for influencers?
The FTC requires clear and conspicuous disclosure when you are paid or receive free products in exchange for content. Non-compliance can result in FTC enforcement action and damage your brand relationships. The firm advises on disclosure obligations and reviews agreements for compliance requirements.
About Your Attorney
Ms. Uduak is a California-based attorney and the founder of Ladybrille, a U.S.-based digital publication with global reach covering fashion, entertainment, and culture, which she built and ran for nearly two decades. She also founded Africa Music Law, one of the first platforms dedicated to the business and legal dimensions of Africa's music industry.
Her journalism career includes work syndicated globally in major outlets including Yahoo! News and USA Today, hundreds of interviews with leading figures across fashion, entertainment, and culture, including Naomi Campbell, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and is among the few journalists worldwide to have interviewed Alexander McQueen.
She was selected as the sole American journalist by the World Food Programme (2006-2007) and served as part of the White House Press Pool for President Barack Obama's Global Entrepreneurship Summit (2016).
That background is not a footnote. It is the foundation of how she approaches media and creator law, with an understanding of how journalism, content, and commerce actually operate that few attorneys can bring to this practice.