"Artist I am, lawyer I am not. After two years of navigating some of the most complicated changes in the events world that I have seen in my twenty years in business, I have left the contracts and legal negotiations to Magi, and I've found her to be an incredible resource for client negotiation and contract management. My clients benefit from Magi, which to me is the ultimate goal. Her insights into both the creative and law world has made communication simple and easy to understand. As a result, I have more time to focus on what I do best."
- Corbin Gurkin, Top Wedding Photographer
“Since becoming a business owner over 9 years ago I have learned the hard way that the legal side of your business should not be ignored and how important written contracts and agreements are. Not only to protect you and your business but to set up clear expectations. Especially big important contracts, where a simple miscommunication could lead to a large issue. Magi was able to ease my mind and worry after putting together a custom agreement for me for a part of my business that is very important to my livelihood and family. Now I don't have to worry about any 'what if's' and can rest knowing my business is protected.”
- Lexi Clifford, Founder of Belle Lumiere magazine
“My experience working with East & Bay Law was fantastic. I've long been phobic of legal jargon and anything too 'contractual' but I also knew I needed to create a document that protected me and my business and clearly laid everything out. While I had initially hoped there was some magical way to avoid all legal terminology entirely and create a succinct contract in no more than three pages, I do admit I audibly gasped when the 12 pages arrived in my inbox. But I came to my senses and also was able to talk through everything with them, which helped me to realize it was just what I needed. They included what I requested, plus clauses and language I didn't even know I needed. It was a great experience overall. I feel more secure in my business, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with East & Bay again.”
- shira savada, editor, consultant and stylist
"Taking the next step to grow your business can be a scary world of unknowns; systems, legality, etc. Working with East & Bay Law gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to move forward with growing my business and hiring a team in the most efficient way. I'm so thankful for their guidance and can testify that Magdalena truly is an open book when it comes to sharing her methods and resources!"
- dani cowan, wedding photographer
“I am so grateful to have found East & Bay! Their experience and knowledge is priceless and so valuable for what was needed to create a strong and protective contract. They understand all angles and recommended so many new things to add to our contract. I now have the peace of mind that when I send out my contract, I know that it is protective not only for me, but also my client, and leaves no unanswered questions in the booking process. East & Bay is a perfectionist in making sure everything is easily understandable, properly worded, and ensuring there are no loopholes in the contract that someone could misconstrued. It was also so amazing having someone that was willing to go the extra mile in making sure everything was perfect, even when that meant having to restructure an entire contract. I cannot recommend them enough!”
- amanda ernst, owner of studio imbue
"East & Bay Law helped me craft my artist licensing agreement and even suggested further documents, so that I can officially start partnering with photographers on paintings, create a more streamlined process for receiving payment, and most importantly - a smoother and more professional purchasing agreement to send to my clients and customers. I am very, very grateful for her, her intelligence, kind nature, encouragement and 10 / 10 would definitely recommend her to anyone who's starting a business, or perhaps just wants to up the professionalism of their current one."
- carly long, white poppy studios
"East & Bay's custom contract services are worth every penny. After a crazy year, I decided to invest in a new contract. I didn't want to get the same template contract every other photographer has in the industry. I needed something that was easy to read and easy to communicate to my clients. That's where East & Bay comes in. They built me a custom contract based on how I run my business and walked me through how to explain everything in the contract to my clients. I have never felt more at peace with my business. Now as I move forward I know that I can refer to what my contract says and there is almost always going to be a section that lays out how to handle each situation. I even had them help me craft language around communication between my clients and myself to help set better boundaries."
- aislinn mckenna, photographer & Coach
