What We Do
Full-service legal representation for the business of music, film, and sports.
Business Minds for Creative Careers
Sable & Roe was founded by attorneys Dominic Sable and Priya Roe, who came up inside the music and film industries before turning to law. We speak the language of labels, studios, agencies, and leagues — and we know exactly where they try to take advantage of talent.
For 16 years, we've closed more than $500 million in deals for the people who create the culture: recording artists, filmmakers, athletes, and the entrepreneurs building brands around them. We're the firm that reads every clause, fights for every point, and treats your career like the business it is.
- ✓16 years and $500M+ in deals closed
- ✓Founded by attorneys from inside the industry
- ✓Music, film, television, and sports
- ✓We read every clause and fight for every point
Representation That Moves at Your Speed
In entertainment and sports, the right lawyer is a career asset. Here's what sets us apart.
We Know the Business
We came from inside music and film. We understand the deals, the players, and the leverage points from the inside out.
We Maximize Your Value
Every negotiation is aimed at protecting your rights and your money — now and for the long tail of your career.
We Move Fast
Opportunities in this industry don't wait. We turn deals around at the speed your career demands.
We Protect Your IP
Your name, your work, and your brand are your most valuable assets. We guard them fiercely.
We Play the Long Game
We're not chasing one deal. We build a legal foundation that supports your whole career.
We're Discreet
High-profile matters demand total discretion. Your business stays your business.
From Handshake to Signed Deal
A clear, fast process built for the pace of the entertainment and sports business.
Understand the Deal
We learn your goals, your leverage, and the opportunity on the table — quickly and completely.
Structure & Negotiate
We shape the deal in your favor and negotiate hard on the terms that shape your career and income.
Protect the Details
We paper the deal airtight — rights, royalties, options, and exits — so there are no surprises later.
Have Your Back
We stay in your corner as your career grows, ready to renegotiate, protect, or fight whenever needed.
The People Who Make the Culture
Our clients are recording artists and songwriters, filmmakers and producers, professional and collegiate athletes, and the entrepreneurs building brands and businesses around creative talent.
Whatever your medium, the challenges rhyme: protecting your rights, getting paid fairly, and building a career on deals that serve you rather than the other side of the table. That's the work we live for — and the reason so much of the industry's talent trusts us with it.
- ✓Recording artists, songwriters, and producers
- ✓Filmmakers, showrunners, and studios
- ✓Professional and collegiate athletes (NIL)
Got a deal on the table — or a career to build? Let's make sure the paper works as hard as you do. Book a confidential consultation today.
You Should Have a Lawyer If…
In this industry, the wrong signature can follow you for years. These are the moments to get us involved.
You've been offered a contract
Never sign a recording, production, agency, or endorsement deal without a lawyer who represents you — not them.
You're licensing or selling your work
Sync deals, rights sales, and licensing agreements are where real money — and real mistakes — happen.
You're building a brand
Trademarks, business structure, and IP protection lay the foundation for a lasting career.
You're an athlete with NIL opportunities
Name, image, and likeness deals move fast and vary widely. We make sure yours are structured right.
Someone is using your work or name
If your IP or likeness is being exploited, we move quickly to stop it and protect your value.
A deal has gone sideways
When a partnership, contract, or payment breaks down, decisive legal action protects what you've built.
How It Works
From your first call to a signed deal, we keep it fast, clear, and firmly in your favor.
Consultation
Tell us about your deal or your career. We'll give you a straight read on where you stand and how we can help.
Strategy
We map the deal or the plan, identify your leverage, and set a clear fee arrangement before we begin.
Negotiate & Protect
We negotiate hard, paper the deal airtight, and protect your rights and your money.
In Your Corner
We stay with you as your career grows, ready for the next deal, renegotiation, or dispute.
What Our Clients Say
Sable & Roe renegotiated my recording deal and got me rights I didn't even know I could ask for. They understand the business as well as any manager and fight like it's personal. Career-changing representation.
As an independent producer, I needed lawyers who understood both the art and the money. They protected my rights across a complex multi-party production and closed it fast. Sharp, creative, and relentless.
My NIL and endorsement deals were a mess before Sable & Roe. They cleaned everything up, maximized my brand value, and now I actually understand what I'm signing. Every athlete needs a firm like this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need an entertainment lawyer?
If you're signing deals, licensing work, or building a brand in music, film, or sports, yes. Managers and agents represent their own interests too. An entertainment lawyer is the one professional whose sole job is protecting yours.
How do you charge?
It depends on the work. We offer hourly, flat-fee, and percentage arrangements depending on the deal, and we'll agree on the structure transparently before we begin. Your first consultation is confidential and no-obligation.
What is NIL, and can you help with it?
NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness — the right of athletes, including college athletes, to profit from their personal brand. We structure and negotiate NIL and endorsement deals to protect and maximize that value.
Can you review a contract I've already been offered?
Absolutely — and please don't sign until we do. We'll review the agreement, explain what it really means, and negotiate the terms that matter before anything is final.
Do you work with new and independent artists?
Yes. We represent talent at every stage, from emerging artists and athletes to established names. Getting the legal foundation right early is one of the best investments a career can make.
Is my situation confidential?
Completely. Discretion is essential in this industry, and every conversation with us is protected by attorney-client confidentiality.
Your Talent Deserves the Right Deal
Whether you're weighing an offer or building a career, get representation that knows the business and fights for your value. Book a confidential consultation today.
Let's Talk About Your Deal
Tell us about your deal or your career and a Sable & Roe attorney will respond within one business day. Discretion guaranteed.