Nicholas Yodock

Nicholas represents clients in a variety of transactional and corporate matters, including general corporate law, entertainment and media, technology, intellectual property, and cannabis. He provides day-to-day business advice to a broad array of companies, from blue-collar service providers to publicly-traded, international corporations, addressing issues that include, among other things, business organization and corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; contract drafting and negotiation; licensing and regulatory compliance; public and private financing; copyright and trademark registration, licensing, and disputes; and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise certifications. Specifically for entertainment clients, Nicholas is experienced with any form of entertainment contract, including talent agreements, recording agreements, management agreements, sponsorship deals, and non-disclosure agreements; Name, Image, and Likeness issues; and the full gambit of film, television, and live music production legal services.

Nicholas puts the skills he acquired from his 11 years in the army national guard to good use in his legal practice. His strong discipline, analytical skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure benefit his clients. Clients appreciate his broad array of skills and confident approach to their legal matter. With open and honest communication, Nicholas always strives to find creative, tailored solutions to his clients’ needs and problems.

Prior to joining Archer, Nicholas was the principal attorney and owner of YEL – Yodock Entertainment Law, a boutique law firm for emerging artists in music and visual arts and small businesses in a variety of industries. Previously, he was with a Southern California law firm focused on transactional and litigation matters.

For over 10 years, Nicholas served as an Infantry Officer and advanced to the rank of Captain in the United States Army National Guard.