Media & Speaking 

Attorney Cherelle T. Griner is a trusted speaker for conferences, panels, workshops, schools, nonprofits, podcasts, and creative communities. She speaks at the intersection of trademark and intellectual property, youth and education advocacy, and entertainment and digital culture—always with a focus on clarity, protection, and empowerment.

Speaking & Presentations

  • In this session, Attorney Griner breaks down:

    • What can and cannot be trademarked

    • How registration protects your brand’s value and reputation

    • Common naming mistakes that lead to legal disputes

    • How to respond when someone copies your brand

    • The real cost of not protecting your intellectual property

  • Ideal for founders and creatives who need plain-language guidance on:

    • The difference between copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets

    • Why generic contracts and templates can create expensive problems

    • How to safely share ideas with partners, investors, or collaborators

    • Key IP clauses every contract should include

    • Turning creativity into revenue through licensing and other strategies

  • A practical look at legal issues in the digital age, including:

    • What to do when your business faces online defamation or bad reviews

    • Influencer and brand deals: getting the contract right

    • When screenshots and DMs become evidence

    • Building sensible social media policies for teams and brands

    • Protecting your trademark from username and domain name squatting

  • A practical look at legal issues in the digital age, including:

    • What to do when your business faces online defamation or bad reviews

    • Influencer and brand deals: getting the contract right

    • When screenshots and DMs become evidence

    • Building sensible social media policies for teams and brands

    • Protecting your trademark from username and domain name squatting

  • Focused on artists, influencers, and creative professionals:

    • Contract terms every creative should understand before signing

    • Who really owns the content: ownership vs. usage rights

    • Negotiating payment, royalties, and long-term value

    • Releases for minors, events, and public appearances

    • Protecting your work across platforms, streams, and collaborations

  • A powerful session for youth advocates, schools, and community groups:

    • How juvenile cases differ from adult criminal matters

    • The impact of early intervention and quality legal representation

    • Working alongside schools, social workers, and courts

    • Why trauma-informed advocacy matters for youth and families

    • Practical steps families can take when a child is under investigation

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If you’re planning a conference, training, school event, parent program, professional gathering, or creative industry workshop, Attorney Griner can tailor a talk or workshop to the needs of your audience.

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