Redefining Legacy Through Diverse Representation

Redefining Legacy Through Diverse Representation

Free Talks
| 60 MINUTES

A conversation with Black agents, attorneys, and managers on the ways in which they are building and proactively protecting the legacy of diverse artists, filmmakers and content creators. 


Panelists
Corinne Cater

Corinne Cater

Currently based in New York City, Corinne Cater, Principal Attorney at The Cater Firm, maintains a law practice focusing on transactional matters for clients in entertainment-based and entertainment related industries. Now, with over ten years of legal experience and well over 15 years working in the entertainment industry, Ms. Cater is sought after for her counsel on a wide variety of matters including drafting and negotiating new media and traditional media talent agreements, brand deals, live performance and recording agreements, and trademark prosecution. Additionally, clients often look to her to guide them in their business development and strategic planning. In addition to her legal services, through her consultancy, Cre:ATER LLC, Ms. Cater provides DEI, strategy, and management consulting services to clients in entertainment, education technology, political policy and engagement, and health services industries.

Ms. Cater is a graduate of Spelman College and Howard University School of Law.

D.C. Wade

D.C. Wade

D.C. Wade is a talent manager and producer with over 15 years of experience at the heart of the entertainment industry. A former agent at the storied William Morris Endeavor agency, he is now the first partner at OPE Partners—a boutique management company representing top-tier creative talent and guiding high-net-worth individuals in strategic film investments.

Isaiah  Jones

Isaiah Jones

Isaiah Jones is a Comedy Touring Agent at United Talent Agency (UTA) in New York City. Isaiah started his career in entertainment with The Neo Elite, a DMV-based content and media production company. While there, he worked in Marketing and later led the Music Marketing division. Eventually, he became Senior Vice President, Head of Experiences & Products.

He later moved to New York and began his next chapter as a Music Touring Trainee in UTA's mailroom, eventually assisting in the booking of Rock, Indie and Pop acts while helping explore and book non-traditional talent for live tours, such as podcasts, digital talent, niche conventions & expos, and reality TV stars.

Since transitioning into comedy, Isaiah has built an eclectic roster, representing and booking various talent for live events, including stand-up comedians, digital creators, podcasters, kids' character-based live stage shows, and more.

Isaiah is originally from Dinwiddie, VA and a graduate of Georgetown University.

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