What we do
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Welcome to 2nd.law, where creativity meets the law. Our practice specializes in Creative Law, a field that embraces innovation, originality, and imagination in the legal world. We understand that creative industries, from entertainment and arts to technology and design, require a unique approach to legal representation.
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At 2nd.law, we don't just understand creativity; we celebrate it. We believe that the law should empower your creative endeavors rather than stifle them. Our team of experienced attorneys combines legal expertise with a deep appreciation for the creative process. We're passionate about helping you protect your ideas, creations, and innovations while fostering an environment where your imagination can thrive.
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Our mission is to empower creatives and entrepreneurs anywhere in the world to build a successful career in the United States.
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#Lawve your career. Dream. Design. Inspire. Create.
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Bahar Ansari
Founder & Attorney
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When 2nd.law was founded by Bahar Ansari, she set out to give creator-preneurs back their peace of mind while creating high-quality services without the cost. Creative Law is our specialty. It’s what we do. Creative Law encompasses counseling creative individuals and businesses in launching their careers in the United States.
Our Talented Attorneys
Bahar Ansari
Attorney & CEO
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Licensed in CA.
Katherine Gilbertson
Attorney
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Licensed in MD.
How we do it
1. Dream.
Empower your dream.
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Our job is to understand your dream and help you make it a reality. It's crucial to choose an Attorney you connect with. Someone who understands your needs, aspirations, vision, and dream. Someone you can relate to. Someone who has been where you are. We are lawyer-prenuers and creators ourselves. We deeply understand the nuances, speed, and needs of growing creative businesses.
2. Design.
Empower your business with structure.
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We will together design the best way to protect you. Our experience as lawyers, entrepreneurs, and legal creators results in big-picture, clear, and concise legal advice. We take a holistic approach using our empathy & creativity in addition to our legal & business knowledge to design you a custom solution regardless of the stage you are in your journey.
3. Inspire.
Empower your team.
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As part of your growing organization, we help you navigate the complex legal landscape, hand-holding you as much as you need. We work as one with you and your team members. We are here to make your lives easier and give you peace of mind around entering deals, negotiated contracts, and growing your business in the U.S.
4. Create.
Empower your creations.
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let’s co-create and launch your new dream the right way. we help you save both money and time, so you’re able to spend more time creating. You have worked hard and laid a foundation. Now you get to sew the fruits of your creative labor. Our job is to be as efficient as possible so that you can spend more time creating and less time worrying about your business or your move. That’s why we’re as equally devoted to educating you, as we are to protecting your work.
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Who we do it for
Individual Clientele
Creative individuals
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Our individual clients are founders, creators, entrepreneurs, developers, inventors, scientists, engineers, designers, researchers, executives, managers, highly skilled workers and the list goes on.
Business Clientele
Creative Businesses​
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Our business clients are creative startups in Technology, Health, Creator economy, Education & Coaching, and always looking for a challenge in unique diamonds in the rough niche industries.
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WHAT OUR TALENTED CLIENTS SAY
"2nd.law is simply the best legal solution. I feel so lucky to have met its founder Bahar. After meeting so many lawyers from different firms, I couldn’t believe how easy and personal the experience was. I was so happy with the results and have referred many people so far, because I know they will be in good hands."
Mika Newton
Singer & Actress