Our clients include independent producers and production companies, screenwriters, authors, artists, photographers, musicians, recording studios, public television and radio stations and associated entities, new product companies, and non-profit organizations. Some of our clients consult with us on a regular basis on almost all aspects of their business. Others retain us to assist in handling problems requiring our specific legal and business expertise in film, television, video and multimedia production.

At LEHMANN STROBEL PLC we advise and assist our clients in: contract drafting and negotiation; rights clearance, licensing and management; production budget and cost analysis; business formation, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships; business plan creation and review; employment, independent contractor and personnel management, including SAG and AFTRA union requirements; business strategy and brand development; intellectual property protection, including trademark and copyright registration and infringement; production financing, including grant-funding, corporate sponsorships, private placements, and distribution deals; audits; public television and radiobroadcasting; network, cable and syndicated television; feature film development, production and distribution; and related legal and business affairs services.

The lawyers at LEHMANN STROBEL PLC are experienced in the practice of art and entertainment law. Prior to forming LEHMANN STROBEL PLC, our senior partner, Sylvia Strobel, was the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Business Affairs for Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. and worked as a legal and business affairs specialist for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. LEHMANN STROBEL PLC has assisted clients in the development, production and distribution of independent features and short films, public television and radio programming, cable, syndication and network programming, music soundtrack and ancillary product development and marketing.

LEHMANN STROBEL PLC is an active supporter of the art and entertainment community. Our lawyers regularly publish articles and participate in seminars addressing the legal and business needs of entertainment industry professionals. We serve on arts-related non-profit boards and are active members of entertainment industry associations and arts-related non-profit organizations.