Legal guidance for creative people and organizations.

Peppercorn Partners is a legal consulting group dedicated to supporting artists, creative professionals, and emerging organizations in culture, media, and technology.

Personal and expert counsel

Peppercorn Partners creates a safe and supportive environment where your vision is understood and your mission is protected.

Founder Julie Samuels brings 20+ years of success negotiating complex agreements in creative fields domestically and internationally. Peppercorn will negotiate deals, craft complete legal strategies, and provide insightful approaches to opportunities and ongoing challenges. We remove the worry from negotiation so that you can focus on your creative vision.

What we offer

Intellectual property
Taking the time now to protect your creation is worth the investment.

Commercial transactions
Work with someone who will take the time to understand what you need in a contract.

Legal strategy
Focus on how to get from A to Z with the proper protections in place.

“I cannot recommend Julie highly enough to anyone in the arts who seeks legal advice. She is a compassionate advocate and creative problem solver to the core with the eagle eyes and razor sharp teeth you'd expect from any excellent attorney.”

Melanie Armer, Co-Founder, Nerve Tank Media