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Michael Woolf

Michael Woolf

founder of Boon Legal, a firm of entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law
  • Tennessee
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Biography

Michael is a decision strategist who inspires, engages, and advises fellow servant-leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and wicked-smart problem solvers to reimagine boundaries, achieve the impossible, and cultivate people-first cultures. He looks forward to helping his clients bring strategic approaches to their projects in order to find creative solutions by utilizing his vast experience as a leader in the entertainment and software development industries. He is eager to roll up his sleeves, unafraid to ask tough questions, and able to approach problems from multiple perspectives.

Before founding Boon Legal, Michael was an attorney with Baker Donelson where he was a member of the Emerging Companies team within its Corporate Finance and Securities Group. Prior to entering the legal industry, Michael was an entrepreneur and visionary leader with a strong people-first philosophy. He built a strong record of accomplishment in driving innovation and development of businesses, product lines, interactive consumer products, and mobile and web applications. Throughout his career, Michael designed, directed, or substantially contributed to the development of more than 50 interactive software titles, most coupled with large license IP products. He developed military training simulators, large-scale motion-control rides/simulators, state-scaled education platforms, and innovative business and enterprise applications.

Michael is actively involved in the technology, film, transmedia, video game, and entrepreneur communities in Nashville. He is a proud board member of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival.

Let Michael and Boon Legal can help you achieve your business goals by putting people first, and changing the way you think about legal.

Education
Belmont University College of Law
J.D. (2016) | law
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Honors: Dean’s List Best Performance Award, National Security Law
Activities: Board of Advocates/Moot Court - International Arbitration Team
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University of Memphis
B.P.S. (1996) | Technical Arts & Design with concentration in 3D Animation
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Honors: President’s Award for Pluralism
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Tennessee State University
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Professional Experience
legal advisor/founder
Boon Legal
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attorney
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
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director of product development
DevDigital
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various
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Publications
Articles & Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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Certifications
LPP - Legal Project Practitioner
International Institute of Legal Project Management
Gamification Design Certification
The Engagement Alliance
Awards
Super Lawyer's Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Attorney for Justice Pro Bono Service Award
TN Supreme Court Access to Justice Initiative
Super Lawyer's Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer's Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Attorney for Justice Pro Bono Service Award
TN Supreme Court Access to Justice Initiative
Attorney for Justice Pro Bono Service Award
TN Supreme Court Access to Justice Initiative
Attorney for Justice Pro Bono Service Award
TN Supreme Court Access to Justice Initiative
Law Students for Justice Pro Bono Service Award
TN Supreme Court Access to Justice Initiative
Professional Associations
Nashville Shakespeare Festival
board member
- Current
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The Wond'ry at Vanderbilt University
advisor/mentor
- Current
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Video Game Bar Association
member
- Current
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State Bar of Tennessee
member
- Current
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Film-com
chair of video gaming
- Current
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Nashville Entrepreneur Center
advisor/mentor
- Current
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International Game Developers Association
member
- Current
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NameNashville Mayor's Film, Television, and Transmedia Council
member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Please email at hello@boonlegal.com to arrange for a free consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    In some circumstances, we do accept contingency fee agreements.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Boon Legal provides services on a flat-fee basis and through our optional, monthly pre-paid plans. And we never charge retainer fees. Ever. Reach out to hello@boonlegal.com to find out more.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Entertainment & Sports Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Technology
  • Contracts and Agreements
  • Software
  • SAAS/PAAS
  • Software Development
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Boon Legal
Contact & Map
Boon Legal
41 Peabody St
Nashville, TN 37210
Telephone: (615) 378-8208
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Boon Legal meets clients by appointment only. Please contact us to set up a free consultation.