EPS 589 From Contracts to Creativity: The Dual Role of an Entertainment Lawyer with Elissa D Hecker

My guest today is Elissa D Hecker. A long-standing New York Super Lawyer, as well as Top Attorney – New York Metro Area’s Outstanding Lawyer, and recognized as among The Best Lawyers in America (Copyright Law) practicing in the entertainment and business fields, I have a wide range of experience in corporate, copyright, and trademark law, with clients encompassing a large spectrum of the business and entertainment world. I am an articulate, persuasive, communicator with polished presentation skills. In this episode we discuss entertainment and business law, philanthropy, not for profit, mentorship and dance.   Website - https://www.eheckeresq.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissa-d-hecker-48467711/   In this episode you will learn: 1. Why it's so important to have mentors. 2. The importance of networking and relationship building. 3. Why getting your writing published as a lawyer is a great way to help establish credibility as an expert.   "I'd say the most rewarding one was when I went out on my own. 20 years ago because I was able to both be a mom and be a professional." - 00:05:29 "Get a good mentor. That's key or many. And I think that networking has also changed so much since the pandemic because you're able to not just walk into a room and hand out a business card, but you're really able to network and build relationships. "- 00:24:08 "I think some of it goes back to the earlier time that we were talking about where. I was taking things personally in the professional negotiations and also for sure when I ended up leaving my company and going out on my own." - 00:43:08   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don’t deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI