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About

RodFel Law is led by our founder and managing partner, Carlos Rodríguez-Feliz, an award-winning Miami-based entertainment attorney with a distinguished career in music, entertainment, and intellectual property law. Recognized as one of Billboard magazine's Top Music Attorneys for five consecutive years and recently named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Florida, Mr. Rodríguez-Feliz has built a reputation as a trusted legal advisor to some of the most prominent names in the entertainment industry.

With extensive experience negotiating with major record labels and publishers on behalf of Grammy Award-winning and Billboard-charting artists, producers, and songwriters, he provides strategic counsel and legal solutions that navigate the complexities of today’s rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. His practice also includes working with film studios, streaming services, and other corporate entities, ensuring his clients' creative and business interests are protected at every stage of their careers. Whether structuring high-value agreements or litigating critical disputes, he delivers sophisticated legal representation tailored to the unique needs of entertainment professionals and corporations alike.

Legal Expertise

Mr. Rodríguez-Feliz specializes in a wide range of transactional and litigation matters, including negotiating and drafting recording agreements, publishing agreements, administration agreements, management agreements, touring agreements, and sponsorship deals. His practice spans the full spectrum of the entertainment industry, advising artists, managers, record labels, music publishers, film and television executives, social media influencers, and brands.

Beyond dealmaking, Mr. Rodríguez-Feliz brings a wealth of corporate law experience to entertainment industry clients, providing strategic business counsel that extends beyond traditional entertainment law. He advises on corporate structuring, joint ventures, acquisitions, and business affairs to ensure clients operate within strong and scalable legal frameworks. His expertise includes forming and structuring business entities tailored to the unique demands of entertainment professionals, including production companies, independent labels, publishing firms, and multi-platform media ventures.

He regularly counsels clients on joint ventures and investment partnerships, helping structure deals that maximize profitability and minimize risk. His work includes negotiating complex equity arrangements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and licensing structures that allow his clients to expand their businesses and forge lucrative collaborations within the entertainment sector.

As an attorney with a deep understanding of both the creative and financial aspects of the industry, he assists clients in navigating mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. Whether guiding a client through the sale of their intellectual property portfolio or structuring an artist's transition into entrepreneurship, Mr. Rodríguez-Feliz ensures that every transaction aligns with the client's long-term strategic goals.

Additionally, he advises entertainment businesses on operational compliance, risk management, and corporate governance matters, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations while maintaining the flexibility necessary for innovation and growth in the fast-paced entertainment industry. His holistic approach to corporate law within entertainment allows clients to develop sustainable business models, expand their commercial footprint, and leverage their creative assets for long-term success.

Background & Education

Originally from Puerto Rico, Mr. Rodríguez-Feliz earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, where he founded and served as president of the Entertainment and Arts Law Student Association. He furthered his expertise with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law from the University of Miami School of Law.

His early legal career included work in corporate and intellectual property law at a prestigious firm, laying the foundation for his focus on entertainment law. Now based in Miami, he continues to serve both domestic and international clients, combining legal acumen with industry insight to safeguard their creative and business ventures.

Bar Admissions

• State of Florida

• U.S. Southern District Court of Florida

• Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Education

• University of Miami School of Law, Masters of Law (LL.M.), Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law

• Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Juris Doctor (J.D.)