Withers talks: Leveling the playing field with Michael Rueda

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As an athlete, entertainer or artist, your talent may be helping you to build a successful career and reputation. However, it is important to remember that your reputation and image has value and you need to protect it. Safeguarding your personal brand a


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    Episode 7 | Family Matters – Navigating the turbulent waves of change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 15:42


    WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDAOur Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  Topics our series will cover include:Name, image and likeness opportunity related contractsIntellectual propertyCharitable giving and philanthropyTax and estate planningContracts with advisors and agentsIn this episode, Michael sits down with Samantha Klein, of the Withers Family Law Team, to discuss the complex nature of family law, and the particular complexities for those in the public eye.

    Episode 6 | Picking your palace: Advising clients in New York's luxury real estate market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 14:32


    In this episode, Michael sits down with Ilyse Dolgenas, Special Counsel on the Withers Real Estate Team, to discuss the unique aspects of advising clients in ever-popular New York Luxury Real Estate market.  

    Episode 5 | The business of talent: Business management for long term success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 25:57


    WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDAOur Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  Topics our series will cover include:Name, image and likeness opportunity related contractsIntellectual propertyCharitable giving and philanthropyTax and estate planningContracts with advisors and agentsIn this episode, Michael sits down with Ryan Robichaud of Armanino LLP to learn more about the strategic role Business Managers play in advising talented individuals at all stages of their careers.  The lively discussion focuses on managing finances and savings, strategic tax and business planning, and best practices to promote long term personal and professional success.

    Episode 4 | Philanthropy and Activism for Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Notable Individuals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 21:51


    WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDAOur Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  Topics our series will cover include:Name, image and likeness opportunity related contractsIntellectual propertyCharitable giving and philanthropyTax and estate planningContracts with advisors and agentsWith philanthropy and activism by athletes, entertainers, artists and other notable individuals at an all-time high, understanding charitable giving structures and the mechanics and legal steps to achieve your goals is critical.  In this episode, Michael sits down with Alana Petraske to discuss the key considerations to keep top of mind for charitable gift structuring and formation.

    Episode 3 | Planning for success: the importance of tax and estate planning for athletes and entertainers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 13:00


    WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDAOur Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  Topics our series will cover include:Name, image and likeness opportunity related contractsIntellectual propertyCharitable giving and philanthropyTax and estate planningContracts with advisors and agentsWhat are essential basic tax and estate planning needs for athletes and entertainers?  What may trigger additional or more comprehensive estate planning needs?  In this episode, Michael and Withers partner David Lehn, tackle the tricky topic of tax and estate planning for athletes and celebrities.

    Episode 2 | Understanding the intricacies of public companies, boards, and SPACs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 17:40


    WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDAOur Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  Topics our series will cover include:Name, image and likeness opportunity related contractsIntellectual propertyCharitable giving and philanthropyTax and estate planningContracts with advisors and agentsWith a surge in former athletes getting involved with public companies and SPACs recently, what are the key considerations to be aware of before getting involved?  Michael Rueda sits down with Ridge Barker, Withers corporate partner who focuses on corporate and finance securities matters, including SPACs, to discuss fiduciary obligations, trading restrictions, and other items to consider before becoming a SPAC sponsor or board member.

    Episode 1 | Protecting your brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 17:57


    WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDAOur Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  Topics our series will cover include:Name, image and likeness opportunity related contractsIntellectual propertyCharitable giving and philanthropyTax and estate planningContracts with advisors and agentsIn this episode, Michael sits down with Deborah Greaves, Withers partner who focuses on domestic and global intellectual property, privacy and protection strategy across a variety of sectors to discuss IP, trademark and licensing issues that should be taken into consideration before entering into a contract or agreement.

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