Artists, musicians, athletes, and creatives deserve legal counsel that understands their world — not just the fine print. Attorney Maiaklovsky brings both professional expertise and a lifetime of personal connection to the arts and athletics to every engagement.
Attorney Maiaklovsky grew up in a household where art was not decoration but vocation — where creative work was understood as discipline, sacrifice, and legacy. That upbringing gave her a perspective on protecting creative work that cannot be learned in a law school classroom.
Her connection to athletics is equally personal — with family members who have competed at the collegiate level and reached the professional ranks, she understands what is at stake when an athlete’s name, image, and future are on the line.
This is not a practice area she added to a list. It is a part of who she is.
From the studio to the gallery to the stage, creative professionals need contracts that protect their work, their compensation, and their rights. We provide practical, artist-centered legal counsel across the full spectrum of entertainment and visual arts law.
Gallery representation agreements, artist management contracts, commission agreements, and collaboration agreements — reviewed and negotiated to protect your interests before you sign.
Copyright registration, licensing agreements, infringement claims, and work-for-hire disputes for visual artists, photographers, designers, and other creatives. Your work belongs to you — we make sure it stays that way.
Purchase agreements, consignment contracts, provenance documentation, and resale royalty rights. Whether you are selling privately, through a gallery, or at auction, we ensure the transaction reflects your work’s true value.
Recording agreements, performance contracts, sync licensing, publishing deals, and royalty disputes. We represent independent artists and small labels handling an industry built on fine print.
Sponsorship contracts, brand partnership agreements, and influencer arrangements for artists and creatives building a public presence. We negotiate terms that protect your image and your income.
When contracts are breached, royalties go unpaid, or work is used without permission — we pursue resolution through negotiation, demand letters, and litigation when necessary.
International artists, musicians, performers, and athletes — including Canadian citizens — who come to the United States to perform, exhibit, or compete may require a visa. We handle the immigration side of that equation so your talent can focus on the work.
The P-1 visa is for athletes who perform at an internationally recognized level, and for entertainment groups with sustained international recognition. It covers individual athletes competing at a high level, as well as entertainment companies and touring groups.
The P-3 visa is for artists and entertainers coming to the U.S. to perform, teach, or coach in a program that is culturally unique. This is particularly relevant for artists from the Caribbean, Africa, and other regions bringing traditional or folk art forms to U.S. audiences.
Your performance contract and your visa are two parts of the same transaction. We handle both — the immigration petition and the arts or sports contract — so nothing falls through the gap between two different attorneys.
An athlete’s career is short. The decisions made at the beginning — who represents you, what you sign, how your name and image are used — have consequences that outlast the game. We provide legal counsel that treats your career with the seriousness it deserves.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts for collegiate and professional athletes. We review, negotiate, and structure deals that maximize your earning potential while protecting your eligibility and long-term brand.
Endorsement agreements, sponsorship contracts, and personal appearance deals for athletes at every level. We ensure compensation is fair, usage rights are clear, and exit provisions protect you if the relationship sours.
Review and negotiation of athlete-agent agreements, including commission structures, scope of representation, and termination rights. Know exactly what you are agreeing to before you sign.
Entity formation for sports-related businesses, academies, training facilities, and nonprofit sports organizations — including not-for-profit status and governance structure for youth sports programs.
Contract disputes, unpaid compensation, and breach of representation agreements. We handle sports-related disputes through negotiation, arbitration, and litigation.
Guidance for student-athletes handling NIL compliance, eligibility questions, and the transition from amateur to professional. We help athletes protect their future at every stage of their career.
Most artists and athletes don’t have legal problems — until they do. By then, the contract is signed, the copyright is disputed, or the NIL opportunity is gone. Legal counsel is not a luxury at the end of a career. It is infrastructure from the beginning.
Standard industry agreements are drafted by the other side’s lawyers. Having your own counsel review before signing changes the outcome. Commissions, ownership rights, exclusivity clauses, and payment terms are all negotiable — but only before you sign.
While copyright attaches at creation, federal registration is required to sue for infringement and to recover statutory damages and attorneys’ fees. Many artists discover this only after their work has been used without permission. We handle registration and enforcement.
Since the NCAA’s 2021 NIL rule change, student-athletes can monetize their name, image, and likeness — but the compliance requirements vary by state and institution. A poorly structured deal can cost an athlete their eligibility. We structure deals that comply and protect.
Provenance gaps, undisclosed liens, resale royalty obligations, and title defects are all real issues in art transactions. Whether you are buying, selling, or donating artwork, proper legal documentation protects all parties.
Whether you are an artist protecting your work, an athlete structuring your first NIL deal, or a creative professional handling a complex contract — we are here to make sure the law works for you.
When you reach out to the Maiaklovsky Law Firm, Attorney Maiaklovsky reviews your matter directly. No intake assistant. No runaround. You speak with your attorney.
In person in White Plains or New City — or virtually, wherever you are in New York State.
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