Lerae Funderburg

Lerae Funderburg is a seasoned attorney with more than fifteen years of legal experience, focusing her practice on entertainment, business, and estate planning. She is known for her sharp negotiation skills and her ability to deliver results that align with her clients’ professional goals. Her approach centers on clarity, precision, and protecting her clients’ long-term interests.

Lerae earned her Bachelor of Arts from Clark Atlanta University in 2004 before completing her Juris Doctor at Howard University School of Law in 2009. She further specialized by earning an LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law from Chapman University School of Law in 2011. This strong academic foundation allowed her to build a practice equipped to handle complex legal issues across multiple fields.

Lerae began her career with clerkship experience at the Georgia Supreme Court, later serving as an associate with Winter LLP and Minter & Associates. These early roles provided her with valuable exposure to litigation, corporate transactions, and contract drafting. Over the years, she has refined her expertise in entertainment law, particularly in drafting and negotiating music licensing, publishing, management, and motion picture agreements for both above-the-line and below-the-line talent.

Lerae also advises business owners on corporate formation, governance, and employment agreements. Her guidance has helped entrepreneurs establish and protect their ventures with strong legal frameworks. In addition, she assists individuals with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, and powers of appointment, ensuring that families have the protection and peace of mind they need for the future.

Lerae has been recognized for her excellence through multiple honors, including awards in corporations, copyrights, and wills, trusts, and estates. She has also shared her knowledge as a speaker at legal and industry events, offering practical insights to artists and professionals navigating the entertainment business. Her involvement in associations such as the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association and bar groups across Georgia, California, and the District of Columbia highlights her active engagement in the legal community.

Lerae Funderburg continues to uphold her reputation as a trusted legal advisor, known for combining professionalism with a deep understanding of her clients’ needs. She remains committed to advancing their goals with careful strategy and unwavering dedication.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Funderburg Law
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Georgia
• California

Education

• Chapman University School of Law
  LLM in Entertainment and Media Law
• Howard University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Clark Atlanta University
  Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude)

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