Lauren M. Hanley-Brady

Lauren M. Hanley-Brady is a San Diego-based attorney specializing in contracts and agreements, intellectual property, and entertainment law. With a decade of legal experience, she brings a dynamic and modern approach to advising creatives, businesses, and developers in a wide range of legal matters, from trademarks to data privacy compliance.

Lauren earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2014 after completing a Bachelor of Science at San Diego State University in 2009. During law school, she was a clinical intern at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and a student practitioner at the USPTO Satellite Trademark Clinic. She also gained hands-on experience at New Media Rights, a nonprofit supporting content creators, which shaped her ongoing focus on digital law and public interest.

Since founding Hanley-Brady Law in 2015, Lauren has dedicated her practice to contract drafting, particularly in the entertainment and intellectual property sectors, trademark registration and enforcement, and legal matters concerning the video game industry. She is licensed in California and Washington and is known for her strategic guidance in both startup and established business settings.

Lauren M. Hanley-Brady’s practice is grounded in helping clients navigate the evolving landscape of digital media, gaming, and branding. She regularly counsels developers, streamers, musicians, and content creators on licensing agreements, intellectual property protection, and platform-related concerns. Her ability to merge legal insight with practical industry knowledge makes her a trusted advisor in niche and emerging markets.

Lauren serves on the advisory board of New Media Rights and is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association. Through speaking engagements like “This Week in Law” and events for game developers, she shares her expertise and supports education in tech and creative law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Hanley-Brady Law

Licensed State

• California
• Washington

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• San Diego State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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