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I started working with Patrice in the beginning of 2013 to start a non-profit organization. She has a creative mind and helped me to see beyond the cut-and-dry law. We now have 501(c)3 status and can begin to offer new services to advance arts education for our community, students, and educators. As an artist, I also worked with Patrice to trademark my brand. She provided me with plenty of advice to protect my own creative language. Coming from an artist’s background I didn’t understand anything… Read more
Injung Oh, Oh Art Foundation
Patrice Perkins and I have partnered together on several business projects over the last few years; she is a delight to work with. In addition, as my business counsel, she has served as a tremendous asset in every aspect of the legal and intellectual property side of my operation. Most recently, Ms. Perkins was a guest expert on a webinar I hosted, First Step: “The Legal Side of Business.” She shared profound insight and information pertaining to choosing the proper legal structure for a busines… Read more
Q RileyOwner, New Guard Multimedia, Inc.
I had the pleasure of hearing Patrice give her professional opinion during a live Mentor Monday session with matchmaker expert Paul C. Brunson. Offering practical business tips and legal advice that was helpful, she prides herself on motivating risk takers and dreamers! What I enjoyed most about listening to Ms. Perkins is that she was not only encouraging but most of all a professional!
Dr. Chastity Williams-LasleyEducation Consultant
Patrice is a well rounded attorney who understands the issues related to individuals in the creative field. Her “work hard, work smart” approach to business practices makes her the go-to-person for the creative industry. In her workshops, Patrice explains the law in a way that it makes sense and it is easy to understand.
Sergio GomezDirector of ExhibitionsZhou B Art Center
Patrice presented at the Blogging While Brown Conference, and her workshop was the best, in my opinion. The information she gave about protecting your intellectual property as an online content creator was PRICELESS! She made it easy to understand, and I walked away feeling empowered with so much information. She’s clearly an expert in her field, and the impression she left had me eager to work with her!
Luvvie AjayiWriter. Humorist. Digital Strategist. Red Pump Rocker.
I stumbled into my relationship with Patrice and Lifestyle Zen. Let me back up, I met Patrice before I knew she was a creative law wiz. She is a good friend of a good friend of mine which, by universal law, makes her cool but after she told me she was a creative law attorney I was floored. Six degrees of separation was more like two degrees of legal kismet. From day one Patrice showed as much interest in my venture, The Genius Syndicate (a learning-inspired lifestyle brand for kids), than I’d se… Read more
Emanuel BasnightFounder/ OwnerThe Genius Syndicate
I had the pleasure of being introduced to Patrice at a local entrepreneur’s conference. She delivered a brief workshop about blogging and intellectual property rights of online content for creative entrepreneurs. I was immediately drawn to her obvious passion for helping small business owners and serial creatives like myself. I hired Patrice to assist me in streamlining my business operations under one legal entity rather than the fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants strategy that afflicts most entrepren… Read more
Niquenya D. FulbrightPresident & CEO of Building Bridges Chicago LLC
I was initially impressed with Ms. Perkins’s enthusiasm, communication skills and professional demeanor when I attended a workshop held at the Creative Chicago Expo. During the workshop, she consistently demonstrated all of these qualities and more. Of particular value to me as an entrepreneur, I learned valuable information that would assist me in the future. Patrice is organized and diligent with the task at hand. I heartily endorse her for any legal workshops or as an attorney for entrepreneu… Read more
Lori T. BrownPapaterie Belle
Patrice was so informative, motivating and inspiring on Paul Carrick Brunson’s most recent #MentorMonday webcast. She provided invaluable legal and practical insight on transforming your hobby into a brand. She is a great resource for any entrepreneur dreaming of making their dream come alive as their reality. Patrice is a breath of fresh air!
Costin ShambleDiversity Compliance Manager
I had the pleasure of getting great advice from Patrice N. Perkins through a forum / webcast (#MentorMonday). Patrice’s passion, insight and expertise is inspiring and highly valuable. The advice she gives is immediately useful and practical.
Shauna CoxDirector, Information Technology