Deal Leverage

Expert contract review for creators & their teams

When your Next Big Media Opportunity Requires Specialized Legal Expertise

Whether you're a talent manager helping your creator navigate new territory or a self-managed creator facing an unfamiliar contract type, specialized media deals require expert legal guidance.

New territory  shouldn't mean navigating complex media contracts without experienced backup. 

For Teams & Self-Managed Creators Facing Unfamiliar Contract Territory...

  • You've expertly handled countless brand sponsorships, but this new media deal has clauses you've never seen before
  • Your creator is excited about this career-expanding opportunity, but you need to ensure they're protected
  • You're facing a production company or publisher with sophisticated legal teams and specialized contracts

Talent managers:

self-managed creators:

These specialized media contracts can make or break a creator's career trajectory—and require expertise beyond standard brand deals.
  • You've landed a significant opportunity outside your usual content partnerships
  • This deal represents a major career milestone, but the contract is more complex than what you typically handle
  • You're excited but cautious—knowing this agreement will impact your creative work for years to come

  • These contracts typically involve broader rights than standard sponsorships
  • The financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
  • Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance

  • Your creator's long-term success depends on your ability to protect them in these specialized agreements
  • One overlooked clause can impact your client's career trajectory for years
  • Your reputation as a manager who can handle bigger opportunities is on the line

For management teams:

For everyone, watch out for:

What's At Stake in these specialized agreements

For self-managed creators:

  • Revenue-killing rights grabs in publishing and production deals
  • Problematic exclusive rights that could block primary revenue streams
  • Complicated royalty structures with hidden traps
  • Multi-year commitments with inadequate termination provisions
  • Approval rights and creative control issues that could damage your brand
  • Legal liabilities that extend beyond standard partnershipsThe financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
  • Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance

Don't let excitement about the opportunity cloud your judgment about the agreement that governs it.
  • These contracts typically involve broader rights than standard sponsorships
  • The financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
  • Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance

  • Your creator's long-term success depends on your ability to protect them in these specialized agreements
  • One overlooked clause can impact your client's career trajectory for years
  • Your reputation as a manager who can handle bigger opportunities is on the line

For management teams:

What's At Stake in these specialized agreements

For self-managed creators:

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Introducing Deal Leverage

  • Same-day expert contract review with clearly marked redlines
  • Ready-to-use negotiation language for common sticking points
  • Unlimited email support throughout your negotiation process
  • Final review before signing to ensure all changes are properly implemented

With deal leverage, you'll receive:

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  • Publishing opportunities for your first book or course
  • Media appearance contracts with extensive usage rights
  • Speaking engagement agreements with recording provisions
  • Representation agreements with agents or managers
  • First-time major brand collaborations with product development components

  • Book and literary deals for creators expanding into publishing
  • Podcast production and distribution contracts with complex rights provisions
  • Product collaboration and licensing agreements with intricate royalty structures
  • Television and streaming content deals outside standard sponsorships

management team handling:

This Service is perfect for:

self-managed creators exploring:

  • Creator-First Perspective: Guidance that balances legal protection with your creative and business goals
  • Education-Focused Approach: We explain complex provisions in clear terms so you understand what you're signing
  • Long-Term Career Vision: Strategic advice that considers your future opportunities, not just this single deal.

  • Extension of Your Team: We complement your existing negotiation expertise with specialized legal knowledge for these unique opportunities
  • Management-Friendly Communication: Clear, concise guidance that respects your expertise while filling knowledge gaps
  • Multi-Creator Support: Streamlined processes for agencies managing multiple talents facing similar contract needs

For management teams:

For everyone:

the deal leverage difference: specialized media contract expertise

For self-managed creators:

  • Industry-Specific Expertise: We've reviewed hundreds of podcast distribution deals, book contracts, product collaborations, and media appearances that most lawyers rarely encounter
  • Practical Business Guidance: We flag not just legal issues but business terms that could impact your brand and future opportunities
  • Specialized Knowledge: Unlike traditional entertainment attorneys, we understand the unique position of digital-first creators entering traditional media spaces

For management teams:

For self-managed creators:

"Team C. Handy Law came through and helped my company settle negotiations and close a lucrative partnership. The team's professionalism, timeliness, follow-up and dedication to ensuring my company's interests were served throughout the process were refreshing and appreciated! Thanks Team C. Handy Law for stepping in and helping us CLOSE THE DEAL! You will forever be our go-to contracts legal team."

- APRYL BEVERLY, CREATOR OF BAABS WRITING, LLC  

"MY FOREVER GO-TO CONTRACTS LEGAL TEAM" 

Schedule my 15-minute assessment call

Before you invest in our contract review service, we offer a brief, focused consultation to ensure we're the right fit for your specific needs.

  • Contract Situation Analysis: We'll discuss your specific opportunity and the type of agreement you're facing
  • Preliminary Contract Insights: Based on our conversation, we'll share initial thoughts on potential key issues
  • Timeline Planning: We'll determine urgency and identify the optimal service date for your needs
  • Service Alignment: We'll confirm our specialized expertise matches your contract requirements
  • Clear Next Steps: You'll leave with a concrete plan for moving forward

what happens during your deal assessment call:

  • Basic details about the opportunity (type of deal, parties involved)
  • Any specific concerns you already have about the agreement
  • Your timeline requirements for the review

what to prepare:

This call is about understanding your needs and providing immediate value—not a high-pressure sales conversation.

Understanding your deal assessment call

Deal-specific fallback provisions pre-written for common sticking points in these specialized contracts

A professional redlined contract ready to send directly to the counterparty

Comprehensive video walkthrough explaining changes and strategy in plain language

What you'll receive:

Negotiation prioritization guidance to help focus on what matters most

Industry-standard benchmarks for similar deals so you know what's reasonable

Unlimited email support as negotiations progress

Final review before execution to ensure all changes were properly implemented

Your investment: $3997

No retainers. No hourly billing surprises. Just straightforward expertise when you need it most.

For comprehensive same-day contract review and ongoing negotiation support

"Casey Handy-Smith is an exceptional attorney who made my contract negotiations with iHeartMedia, as a new creator, an empowering and stress-free experience. She was straightforward during our consultation about what I could expect from the process and gave me plenty of time to express my concerns. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to forecast what may be in my best interest while clearly explaining every step made me feel confident and fully supported. Casey is a true advocate who cares about her clients. I highly recommend working with Casey Handy-Smith!"

-  Dr. Leatra Tate, CEO & Podcast Host

"Casey is a true advocate who cares about her clients."

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How does this service complement our existing management expertise?
 Your team excels at negotiating standard brand partnerships. Our service provides specialized legal guidance only for those contracts that fall outside your core expertise—like book deals, podcast production agreements, and product collaborations with complex IP considerations.
Can we use your redlines directly or do we need to hire another attorney?
 Our redlined contracts are ready to send directly to the other party. The accompanying video walkthrough provides clear rationale for each change, empowering your team to handle the negotiation with confidence.
Our talent roster includes multiple creators. Can we book a block of service days?
 Yes, we offer package options for management companies with multiple creators needing specialized contract review. Please mention this during your Deal Assessment Call.

For management teams:

Frequently Asked Questions

I've never worked with a lawyer before. How will I know what to do with the redlined contract?
 The video walkthrough explains each change in clear, non-legal language, and you'll have unlimited email support during negotiations. We make the process approachable, even for first-timers.
What if I don't understand legal terminology in the contract?
 Our service translates complex legal provisions into plain English so you know exactly what you're agreeing to and why certain changes matter to your specific situation.
I'm intimidated about negotiating with a big company. Will this help?
 Absolutely. We provide you with ready-to-use fallback provisions and negotiation prioritization so you know which points are worth pushing for and which ones you can concede if necessary.

for self-managed creators:

Why can't a general entertainment attorney handle these contracts?
 Traditional entertainment attorneys often lack specific experience with creator-led media deals. We specialize exclusively in the emerging landscape where digital creators enter traditional media spaces.
What types of specialized contracts do you most commonly review?
 We regularly review podcast production and distribution deals, book/literary contracts, product licensing and collaboration agreements, and entertainment appearance contracts with complex IP provisions.
How quickly can you review my contract?
 We guarantee same-day review on your scheduled service date. During your Deal Assessment Call, we'll find a date that works with your negotiation timeline.

for everyone

Ready to protect your next big opportunity?

Your significant media deals deserve specialized legal expertise. Don't risk your creative future on a contract you don't fully understand.
Limited availability—we only accept a select number of contracts each week to ensure personalized attention

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