Do you hide under the bushes when someone mentions the word “lawyers”? The music and entertainment business has always been a treacherous place for artists who don’t know the legal side of being a creative. Many of us are frightened by the terminology and confused by the legalities, not to mention the financial cost of legal assistance. That’s why we talked to an attorney with a heart for artists, to help us get over the fear of legally protecting and profiting from your creativity. . Somara Jacques, "The Latte Lawyer" is the founder of a legal firm for Visual & Recording Artists, Content Creators, and Startups. Having practiced law since 2011, she now helps artists and creatives to make the most of their talents by properly protecting and monetizing their creative and intellectual property. Learn more about Somara’s services: The Latte Lawyer - Instagram Somara Jacques - LinkedIn Links We Mentioned in this Podcast Episode: Coursea.org - Free online classes in Music Business from Berklee Copyright.gov TikTok Backroom Sessions Miami Stephanie Hay - Entertainment Attorney Ari’s Take - Music Business Blog Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - New York Chapter Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - Miami All You Need to Know About the Music Business: 10th Edition by Donald Passman How To Make It in the New Music Business by Ari Herstand The Integr We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the show NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative process and apply it to your life? Check out our new YouVersion Bible reading plan here! NEW "DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PERSONALITY" QUIZ! We've developed this quiz to help you diagnose and discover where you currently stand in your journey as a faith-focused artist. You'll find out which of the 5 Christian Creative Personalities you're currently operating in and how to improve on your strengths and get help with your weaknesses. Take the 5- minute quiz HERE PODCAST MERCH Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? Exchange VALUE 4 VALUE! You can share: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to pick an amount to support the podcast monthly, OR: Get a modern podcast app that allows you support us IN REAL TIME by sending us value digitally! Get a new podcast app that supports these new features HERE.