Lee Rankin Group
Memphis | Atlanta | New York
Practice areas include: Business Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, Strategic Planning, Digital Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Government
LRG is a business growth team that acts as general counsel, business advisors and strategists for creative and innovative businesses.
We combine years of experience in government, music and media law with strategy and business growth planning. We build relationships to protect our clients assets and work together to find and structure the right deals.
Whether you seek to bid on a government contract, maintain best business practices, or need an advocate or strategic advice, we’ve got you covered.
Lee Rankin, Our Founder
Founder and CEO of Lee Rankin Group (LRG), Lee Rankin is a dynamic attorney who marries legal expertise with industry savvy and a social conscience. With Lee at the helm, LRG has the unique capability to not only visualize your opportunity, but drive the strategy and finally, draft the deal. Armed with a desire to impact positive change, she uses her understanding of the nuances of governance and public affairs to advise on the approach that will help build connection with influencers and constituents. Her background in music enables her to also address the needs of talent, allowing the dexterity to broker deals and partnerships that serve their personal and professional goals. No matter the client, LRG is poised to consult on a strategy that will result in a win for both the parties at the table, and the community at large.
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“Able to afford all the things and experiences required to fully experience your most authentic life. All that matters is what's true for you, which is why getting really good at listening to your intuition and your heart, and following your happiness, is critical.”
－ Jen Sincero, Author of You Are A Badass At Making Money
The Law Office of Lee E. Rankin, P.C. Practice Areas
Business Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, Strategic Planning, Digital Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Government
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Business Law
Dispute Resolution
Organization & Re-structuring
Employment Agreements
Contract Negotiation
General Counsel Services
Local Counsel Services
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Entertainment & Sports Law
Label & Distribution Deals
Artist Rights & Monetization
New Venture Counseling
Employment Agreements
Publishing
Copyright Law
Brand Partnership & Endorsement Deals
Licensing, Games, TV/Film, Content Platforms, Social Ad Campaigns
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Future Planning
Estate Planning
Trust Wills Probate
Dispute Resolution
Organization & Re-structuring
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Government
Purchasing Agreements
Union Negotiations
Telecommunications Franchises
Bid / Contract Legal Analysis
Blind Vendor Negotiation Experience
Women & Minority Owned Business Advisor and Legal Counsel
Procurement Advisory
Experience
Dallas Austin
Contract Negotiation & Producer Agreements
Provided general counsel and contract negotiation for award winning music producer and filmmaker. Creative deal making, relationship management and business consultant.
Shelby County Government
Legislation & Contracts
For 7+ years, Lee served as the Supervising Attorney for the Contracts Section of the Shelby County Attorney’s Office, advising on contracting and purchasing issues to elected officers, Division and Departments of Shelby County Government. Lee also handles multi-million dollar deals from municipal tax collection to construction to the sale of the County’s interest in professional baseball park. She currently serves as the Legislative Operations Special Assistant and Parliamentarian to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.
Ne-Yo
Project based work & Creative Agreements
Provided general counsel services on a per project basis to Ne-Yo's production company Compound Entertainment, as an affordable supplemental specialty legal advisor. Negotiated lucrative sponsorship agreement for multi-city tour, including product endorsement requirements and consulted on other creative deal structuring.
Beatroot Music
Counsel & Agreement Negotiation
Provides counsel and negotiates agreements related to the operations for this Memphis-based, global distribution company under Made In Memphis, LLC. Drafts publishing agreements for Made In Memphis Publishing and consults on other creative deal structuring.
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