Beverly Hills
The evolution of Law.
Hammurabi carved the first code into stone, 282 laws for a brand new world. Today the new code runs on machines, and The Lew Firm speaks both.
Writing on AI and the law since 2018.
The Practice
A Beverly Hills law firm
We represent athletes, artists, hospitality businesses and companies in dispute, and we have a dedicated practice in the law of artificial intelligence.
The Fight
Athletes
The work happens in the contract.
We handle fight contracts, sponsorships and endorsement deals.
On the roster
What we handle
- Bout Negotiations
- Contract Review
- Sponsorships & Endorsements
- Product Ambassador Deals
- Retail Partnerships
- Athlete Management Agreements
The Stage
Music & Entertainment
Owning the record is where the real work starts.
We handle recording, publishing, licensing and touring agreements.
What we handle
- Recording Agreements
- Music Publishing & Royalty Management
- Copyright Protection & Licensing
- Tour Legalities & Venue Negotiation
- Performance Rights
- Merchandising Deals
The House
Hospitality
Every room opens on paperwork.
We handle liquor licensing, permits, zoning and leases.
What we handle
- ABC Liquor Licenses
- Conditional Use Permits
- Zoning
- Investment Decks
- Lease Review & Real Estate
- Vendor & Commercial Contracts
The Bench
Litigation & Counsel
Litigation, and the judgment to see it early.
We handle commercial disputes, partnerships, employment, and trade secrets.
What we handle
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Partner / Shareholder Disputes
- Employment & Trade Secrets
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Formation & Restructuring
- Real Estate Disputes
The Record
Charles S. Lew in Forbes and Entrepreneur
Writing on AI, law and business.
19 articles
The Machinery
The AI work.
Three projects the firm built and backs, at the front of AI accountability.
Practice
Legal Services
The firm covers twelve practice areas, and the newest is artificial intelligence.
AI & Emerging Technology
NewCounsel on how AI systems are governed, contracted and held accountable.
- AI Governance & Human-Oversight Audits (HITL Score)
- Algorithmic Liability & Vendor Accountability
- Employment Screening & Automated Decision Systems
- AI Vendor Contracts, Indemnity & Risk Allocation
- Regulatory Response & Agency Engagement
- Digital Succession & Agentic Asset Planning
Corporate/Transactional
- Corporate Formation, LLC's
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Mergers/Acquisitions
- Commercial Contracts
- Restructuring Agreements
Litigation
Strategic representation in high-stakes business disputes, including:
- Business & Commercial
- Partner / Shareholder
- Employment
- Real Estate
- Trade Secrets
Labor/Employment
- Onboarding
- Mediation
- I9 Compliance
- SOP Company Handbook
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Offer Letters
Music/Entertainment
- Contract Negotiation
- Royalty Management
- Copyright Protection
- Music Licensing
- Tour Legalities
- Entertainment Contracts
- Recording Agreements
- Venue Negotiation
- Performance Rights
- Music Publishing
- Merchandising Deals
Athletes
- Bout Negotiations
- Contract Review
- Product Ambassador
- Sponsorships
- Retail Partnerships
- Athlete Management Agreements
Hospitality
- ABC Licenses
- Conditional Use Permits
- Zoning
- Investment Decks
Intellectual Property
- Trademarks
- Copyright Infringement
- Ownership Investigations
- Filing and Prosecuting Patents
Government Relations
- Strategic Communications
- State & Federal Relations
- Government Affairs
Non-Profit
- 501c3
- 501c4
Regulated Industries
- Please inquire
Real Estate
- Residential/Commercial Disputes
- Lease Review
- Due Diligence
- Title Matters
The Firm
Our Team
Charles S. Lew
Partner
Victor R. Balladares
Partner
Isaiah T. Artest
Attorney
Alex Kagianaris
Attorney
Michael Gonzalez
Director of Applied AI
Contact
Let’s talk.
The Lew Firm welcomes inquiries for legal services pertaining to hospitality ventures, corporate structuring and transactions, ADA claims, harassment, employee matters, real estate contracts, intellectual property, and the governance of artificial intelligence.