ATTORNEY • EDUCATOR • ADVOCATE
Guiding creators with the legal insight, tools, and education
they need to build sustainable businesses rooted in
protected IP.
Hi, I'm Casey Handy-Smith—an entertainment and IP
attorney dedicated to helping creators protect their work
and build lasting legacy.


Attorney • Educator • Advocate
Guiding creators with the legal insight, tools, and education
they need to build sustainable businesses rooted in
protected IP.
Hi, I'm Casey Handy-Smith—an entertainment and IP
attorney dedicated to helping creators protect their work
and build lasting legacy.
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The potential of monetizing our passions and growing a brand online is limitless, but it doesn't come without its challenges. Those who bravely forge their own path through entrepreneurship are faced with the inevitable hurdles and unknowns of building a business—including turning our IP into protected assets that can be leveraged for generational wealth.
I partner with digital creators to protect their legacy, build a solid legal foundation, and negotiate their worth.
It's not just about protecting your brand. I'm even more passionate about educating creators who have historically been subjected to predatory business practices that take advantage of their IP, and face a lack of education, information, and resources about entrepreneurship.
Growing up in a musical family as a classically trained pianist, I naturally considered the ways in which musicians could build wealth through entrepreneurship. In college, I pursued music business to learn how money was made in the industry. For years, I worked alongside major record labels and publishing companies to develop artists' careers and negotiate equitable deals.
After starting my own law firm, C. Handy Law, I quickly realized the unifying challenges that all creators (not just musicians) face in the ever-changing landscape of online business.
10+ years expertise in digital media law and creator economy
Making complex legal concepts accessible to all creators
Empowering underrepresented creators to protect their worth
Legal tools and education designed to empower creators at every stage
Redline brand deals smarter and faster with lawyer-backed AI. This tool brings my expertise to your fingertips, designed to think like me and analyze contracts through my lens as a 10-year creator economy attorney.
Protect your business with lawyer-drafted contract templates. Find easy-to-use contracts designed to safeguard your rights, protect your intellectual property, and ensure you get paid.
Full-service law firm offering premium legal representation for creative talent. Specializing in contract negotiation, IP protection, and higher-level deals including brand collaborations and media deals.
The Contract Playbook Podcast
Negotiations don't have to be hard. With the right strategy and guidance, you can protect your rights and set the stage for bigger earnings—both now and in the future.
Tune in to The Contract Playbook Podcast for actionable tips, practical strategies, and resources to level up your negotiation skills!
034: Navigating Brand Deals During DEI Rollbacks
Mar 10, 2025
033: From Pitch to Contract - Integrating AI into Every Stage
Mar 10, 2025
032: Scaling Smart - How One Agency Built a Custom AI Playbook Mar 10, 2025
Speaking & Events
Looking for an engaging speaker to empower your organization or group with actionable strategies for navigating brand deals? My signature talk, '5 Simple Negotiation Strategies When Brands Reject Your Redlines,' delivers practical tools for creators and talent managers to confidently handle contract negotiations.
With over a decade of experience in digital media law and the creator economy, I also speak on broader topics, including contract essentials, advanced negotiation tactics, and redlining strategies. Whether you're hosting a workshop, conference, or podcast, I provide clear, impactful insights tailored to the online creator industry.
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