Areas of Expertise

Leadership

 

Leadership does not have one definition; it has a million – But you always know good leadership when you see it. The best leaders form relationships with their colleagues, connections that enable them to develop and support those around them. Emotional and social intelligence drives these relationships – the best news is that we can improve our emotional and social intelligence! Learning how to develop strong connections, influence others effectively, negotiate, and coach are the best ways to advance your leadership potential.

Negotiation

 

Negotiations are something that we engage in every day, yet many of us fear them – often because we don’t realize negotiations occur all of the time. Learning how to prepare for negotiations, both analytically and psychologically, does more than allow us to get better deals. Understanding negotiations, how to prepare, and how people behave during them allows us to resolve conflicts, create win-win solutions, and develop good relationships where once competition may have ruled.

Coaching

 

Based on cutting edge research, I have developed a coaching model that incorporates critical elements of the organization, relationship, and interpersonal behaviors. Discovery and directive skill sets equip you to engage in any coaching conversation. Learning and applying the AEN coaching model enables you to establish successful coaching relationships, draw out unknown concerns, open doors to new possibilities, and provide the support your colleagues need to continuously develop and grow.

Resiliency

 

Resilience is a word we are all too familiar with after experiencing a global pandemic. As a positive psychologist, I have researched and studied, trained and taught resiliency skills to hundreds of professionals, thus helping people to develop robust and healthy cognitive, behavioral, and emotional habits. Whether it is growth mindset, improving your energy, or identifying and honing your personal strengths, a resilient future awaits.  

Leading Change

 

Demystifying art law is in itself a creative practice. It requires finesse, strategic structuring, and, in many ways, empathy. At the end of the day, art and its worth is profoundly personal. In such matters, mediation or arbitration almost always yields the most fulfilling results. However, should the occasion arise, our lawyers are more than prepared to move into litigation. From artists, agents, dealers, galleries, museums, and auction houses, our clients have always walked away from their disputes or deals knowing that their core interests were preserved.

Succession Planning

 

The internet, software, and technology are so pervasive that we can’t remember having ever lived without them. They make our lives simpler, but behind the curtain are fluctuating challenges in protection and monetization; challenges that our firm stays two steps ahead of. We’ve helped engineers, inventors, gaming startups, and entrepreneurs develop, license, sell, and maintain ownership over their creations. We’ve also negotiated purchasing and partnership agreements for larger investment companies looking for their unicorn.

Communication

 

Whether you run a theater, recording studio, or an eCommerce website, all businesses need to minimize their legal liability and risk. Our lawyers will assess the structure of your operation, such as its physical or digital space, the types of products you sell, who your consumers are, what type of company you have filed under (LLC, Inc, etc.), and so on. From there, we will tailor the right risk plan, complete with permit applications, insurance policies, and more, so you can worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.