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ATTORNEY/STAFF

Ms. LaShawn Thomas

President/CEO

LaShawn Thomas is the CEO and Founding Attorney of Miami Entertainment Law Group (MELG), a leading firm specializing in Entertainment, Arts & Media law. She offers comprehensive general counsel services to a wide range of entertainment industry clients, focusing on drafting, negotiation, direction, and advisory roles.

 

A graduate of Florida International University, where she earned both her J.D. from the College of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, LaShawn is admitted to practice in Florida. Her diverse clientele includes entertainment companies, music labels, models, singers, photographers, promoters, performing artists, actors, authors, and music, film, and television producers. She is instrumental in corporate structuring, intellectual property protection (trademark and copyright), agreement negotiation, and business management for her clients.

 

Beyond her legal practice, she is dedicated to community engagement, frequently speaking to students and participating in industry events. Through MELG, LaShawn Thomas is committed to helping clients achieve their professional aspirations.

 

 

 

Ms. Celeste McCaw

Associate, Litigation Lead

Celeste McCaw is an accomplished Associate Attorney at Miami Entertainment Law Group (MELG), where she provides both lead litigation services and comprehensive transactional support for clients within the dynamic entertainment industry.

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Celeste's legal practice primarily focuses on the structuring, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide array of commercial contracts. Her expertise covers crucial agreements such as co-promotion, marketing, sponsorship, live event, talent, influencer, and licensing agreements.

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Celeste holds both a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law from the prestigious University of Miami School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York.

Support Staff

LaShana Thomas
Stacey Simpson
S. D.  Flanders
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