Building Compliant Partnerships in the $500B Creator Economy

Matthew Dysart is an experienced entertainment attorney with deep expertise across television, feature films, podcasts, digital media & technology, and the creator economy. He has handled more than $2B in corporate development, M&A, film & TV slate finance, and production deals acting as outside general counsel and deal advisor to production companies, creators, and tech firms.

Matthew’s practice includes representing several leading podcast, digital media, and film & television production companies and talent, many of which leverage their brands into successful consumer products, publishing, and live event ventures. Noteworthy clients include: HYBE, MeatEater, Jordan Harbinger, Jomboy Media, Teton Ridge, and Front Office Sports.

Matthew is known for crafting durable, future-proofed deals in collaboration with finance and strategy stakeholders, calling upon his deep experience and relationships with industry executives to forecast negotiation outcomes and secure successful results.

Before joining the firm, Matthew was the Head of Podcast Business Affairs for Spotify, Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Entertainment One, and Head of Legal and Business Affairs at AwesomenessTV.

Fueled by a passion for the creative industries, Nyanza has shaped numerous high-profile projects providing strategic advice that transcends conventional legal frameworks. Her keen insight into industry trends and unwavering commitment to protecting her clients interests have made her a trusted advisor and a respected authority in the legal field.

Nyanza specializes in helping businesses and brands bridge the gap between their creative ventures and business operations to maximize growth and impact.

Tisha Morris, Esq. is the founder of Legacy Arts Law PC, dedicated to helping artists and creatives build and protect their legacies in entertainment and publishing.
Tisha is a bestselling nonfiction author and the host of The Entertainment Business Podcast, where the creative life meets the business of entertainment, turning dreams into reality.

As a Nashville, Tennessee native, Tisha began her legal career with two federal judicial clerkships before practicing law for over two decades. She also earned a fine arts degree in interior design and built a successful feng shui design practice, which led her to Los Angeles as a self-help author and ultimately into the entertainment industry.

Tisha is the best-selling author of five nonfiction books and has appeared on Netflix’s Depp v. Heard documentary, ABC’s Live with Kelly and Ryan, and KTLA and KCAL – Los Angeles, in addition to being featured on Hay House Radio, Today.com, Elle Decor, and Well + Good.

Tisha is actively involved in the entertainment and legal communities as a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, California Lawyers for the Arts, LGBTQ+ Lawyers LA, Women in Film, and Women in Music. She also serves on the board of the Ojai Film Festival and is a licensed attorney in California and Tennessee.

She resides in Ojai, California, with her wife, poodle, and stepcat. When she’s not practicing law, Tisha is working on her next creative pursuit—becoming a legal thriller novelist.