About Us - Michelle Wahl

Attorney at Law

The following article is being provided courtesy of Michelle M. Wahl, Esq. Mrs. Wahl is an Associate at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP (www.smbtrials.com). Her prior entertainment and intellectual property-related legal experience includes advising as to copyright/trademark issues; executing Performance Contracts, Sponsorship/Endorsement Proposals, Synchronization and Master Use Licensing Agreements; and educating clientele as to various business forms and the drafting of corporate documents relating to same. As a former artist manager, Mrs. Wahl has implemented all facets of national and regional tours; assembled benefit and charity concerts; communicated with performing rights societies (ASCAP and BMI) music publishers, licensing and booking agencies, and artist managers/legal representatives; embarked upon radio and internet publicity campaigns, corresponded with major and independent record labels, recording studios, promotional/marketing companies, digital distribution companies, and venues/talent buyers; arranged for radio, print and internet interviews; and proposed and maintained electronic press kits and an assortment of websites promoting local talent.

The information contained in her articles on this site constitutes general information and guidance and shall not be construed as legal advice applicable to or provided for any particular person or entity, and shall not be deemed to create an attorney-client relationship between Mrs. Wahl and anyone who elects to read and/or rely, to any extent, on the material provided herein. In that respect, Mrs. Wahl hereby expressly and specifically disclaims any such legal relationship, but encourages any person or entity seeking a legal advocate pertaining to the issues addressed and discussed herein to contact her directly for further information. Mrs. Wahl may be reached via telephone at: (312) 222-8585 or via e-mail at: mwahl@smbtrials.com.