KANIKA CORLEY

Partner Akerman LLP

Kanika Corley has a broad-based commercial litigation, entertainment, and emerging technology practice. Through her many years practicing law, she has worked with and provided legal assistance for a wide array of clients including print, digital and television media companies; landowners and real estate developers; advertising agencies; boutique hotels; footwear and apparel designers and manufacturers; professional athletes; restaurant chains; software developers; musicians, writers and other creatives; and wine manufacturers, among others.

Clients turn to Corley for strategic counsel and risk assessment when contemplating major business decisions, including protecting their assets and brand – including name, image, and likeness – anticipated litigation, and intellectual property issues involving trademarks and copyrights for names, logos, and slogans or catchphrases. She has extensive experience advocating for the rights of her clients through arbitration and trial, assisting with appeals, advising on best methods for dispute resolution, advising on deal terms and business structures, and managing rights acquisitions.