How to Start Your Video Game Studio - Views from a Lawyer's Perspective

As an attorney in the game industry for over 25 years and having represented  a large number of game studios from their start, I will do an overview of issues that developers wishing to start their own studio should consider:   - Should they incorporate?  - How should they structure ownership?   - How should they handle employees and subcontractors?   - How should they handle negotiations with publishers?   - Do I need a lawyer?   - How do I use lawyers and other professionals once I've hired them?  - When should I start thinking about these issues?   - How much will it cost?  As well as many other practical considerations. To learn more about the show or our online business matchmaking events for indie developers visit: indiegame.business Indie Game Business is produced by The Powell Group: powellgroupconsulting.com Watch the official live stream: twitch.tv/indiegamebusiness Watch Indie's live stream: twitch.tv/INDIE Join the Indie Game Business Discord: discord.gg/indiegamebusiness The Twitters to follow - Indie Game Business: twitter.com/BusinessIndie Powell Group Consulting: twitter.com/PowellGrp Jay: twitter.com/Powell_Jay INDIE: twitter.com/TheRealIndie Donate to Extra Life with our link: extra-life.org/participant/IndieGameBusiness Join the Indie Game Business Extra Life Team: extra-life.org/team/indiegamebusiness