Michelle Kennedy
Attorney at Law
California
CA
About
Michelle handles a wide variety of legal matters for diverse clients, and regularly helps with (1) business (formation and consulting), (2) contracts (review, drafting, and negotiation), and (3) intellectual property registration and defense (trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and DMCA).
Representative clients include internet creators and bloggers, media production companies, fashion designers, musicians, stylists, and photographers, graphic designers, and… read more more.
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Client Reviews
"Very helpful with clearing up questions I had and offered additional information that I found useful as well."
"Michele was very helpful with my trademark. She filed my paperwork in a timely manner and was very professional."
"Michelle Kennedy is very personable and knowledgeable. She gave me confidence to move forward with my artwork."
"It's hard to find a knowledgeful lawyer who can easily explain complex matters. Michelle is really good at both. Highly recommend you to contact her for your legal issue."
"I appreciated her patience, guidance and support throughout my legal issue with a media company. Phenomenal job!"
Work History
Kennedy Art Law
Founder and President
Nov 2015 - Present
Kennedy Art Law was founded to provide smart legal solutions for influencers and innovators. The firm helps clients with business, contracts, and intellectual property matters.
Dolowitz Hunnicutt
Associate Attorney
Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Associate at respected boutique high asset family law firm. Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, motions, and memoranda. Conducted discovery for high asset, interstate, international, and high-conflict domestic relations cases.
Utah Attorney General
Contract Attorney
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Managed individual caseload and assisted in civil rights, employment, tort, and subrogation cases. Engaged with clients, opposing counsel, insurance companies, and out-of-state actors in executing
discovery, depositions, and motion practice. Familiar with Section 1983, ADA and the Rehabilitation Act, Governmental Immunity, and tort liability issues.
Utah Attorney General
Law Clerk
Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
Researched and drafted motions, memoranda, and discovery responses under the supervision of Litigation Division attorneys in Employment, Torts, Civil Rights, and Civil Appeals.
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Graduate Fellow
Aug 2012 - May 2013
Developed business plans for medical devices and technologies created by University of Utah staff, conducted relevant due diligence on intellectual property rights, and strategized marketing. Emphasis on smartphone interactive games, apps, and plug-in devices.