Personal. Progressive. Experienced.​

We are committed to an unmatched level of care, leading the way in

how progressive entertainment and sports law is practiced.

our firm

Two powerhouse lawyers envisioned a new way to practice entertainment law by positioning client care, values, and exceptional work as the foundation of their new black-owned boutique law firm, Carter + Woodard, named after the founders Uwonda Carter and Donald Woodard.
Carter + Woodard is a full-service entertainment and corporate law firm based in Atlanta, GA.  The practice is centered around providing an unmatched level of care to clients.   You won’t find better client advocates as our team of lawyers and dedicated support-staff deliver top-notch business and legal services for individuals and companies in the music, film, television, new media and sports industries.  That’s why we’re sought out and recommended by industry leaders and talent.  Your best interest is our business because our award-winning attorneys are available for you- – always agile and attentive to our clients.

Our Work

Quality legal representation is a by-product of our commitment to providing unmatched care for our clients.  That means our clients get our utmost attention, because protecting their work is our business. We are preferred counselors to top-tier talent, recording artists, songwriters, producers, athletes, actors, corporations, media companies, podcasters, fashion models, influencers, Fortune 500 executives, and more.  Our lawyers have negotiated some of the entertainment industry’s top transactions.

Core Capabilities

  • Music- recording agreements, music publishing, live events, festivals, touring, production
  • Television and Film
  • Digital & New Media
  • Brand Development
  • Sports- Endorsements, Name Image and Likeness (NIL), Sponsorships, Authorized Athlete      Representative in Olympic Sport, boxing promotor agreements
  • Strategic Planning and Consulting
  • Merchandise and Apparel licensing
  • Small Business Services

Our Work

Quality legal representation is a by-product of our commitment to providing unmatched care for our clients.  That means our clients get our utmost attention, because protecting their work is our business. We are preferred counselors to top-tier talent, recording artists, songwriters, producers, athletes, actors, corporations, media companies, podcasters, fashion models, influencers, Fortune 500 executives, and more.  Our lawyers have negotiated some of the entertainment industry’s top transactions.

Core Capabilities

  • Music- recording agreements, music publishing,  live events, festivals, touring, production
  • Television and Film
  • Digital & New Media
  • Brand Development
  • Sports- Endorsements, Name Image and Likeness (NIL), Sponsorships, Authorized Athlete Representative in Olympic Sport, boxing promotor agreements
  • Strategic Planning and Consulting
  • Merchandise and Apparel licensing
  • Small Business Services

Meet
Our
Lawyers

Uwonda Carter Scott
Partner

Donald M. Woodard
Partner

Chelsea Mitchell
Associate

Ashlee Rouse
Associate

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Established during the height of the 2020 Pandemic, two powerhouse lawyers envisioned a new way to practice entertainment law by positioning client care, values
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Established during the height of the 2020 Pandemic, two powerhouse lawyers envisioned a new way to practice entertainment law by positioning client care, values
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Established during the height of the 2020 Pandemic, two powerhouse lawyers envisioned a new way to practice entertainment law by positioning client care, values
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Established during the height of the 2020 Pandemic, two powerhouse lawyers envisioned a new way to practice entertainment law by positioning client care, values
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Established during the height of the 2020 Pandemic, two powerhouse lawyers envisioned a new way to practice entertainment law by positioning client care, values