In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin interviews Giselle Girones, an attorney at Shullman Fugate in Miami, Florida. Giselle represents clients in content law, intellectual property, defamation, privacy, and First Amendment matters, drawing on her early experiences in journalism, media relations, and entertainment.

Giselle explains that her background in college journalism, PR work for a football program, and time at a music label naturally led her to practice at the intersection of media and law. She describes the firm’s mission to help clients protect their content—whether they are filmmakers, news organizations, bloggers, or artists—and offers real-world examples of the most common mistakes creators make, from misusing online footage to unintentionally identifying individuals in ways that create legal exposure.

She also shares what it’s like to support documentary teams and production companies behind the scenes, helping them access records, license materials, and mitigate risk while still telling the stories they want to tell.

Topics covered:

• Transition from journalism and media to IP, content, and First Amendment law
• Common copyright and defamation pitfalls for creators
• How pre-publication and pre-broadcast review protect content
• Supporting filmmakers and journalists through research, licensing, and risk analysis
• Why creators should consult lawyers instead of relying on internet advice

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Connect with Giselle Girones:

Email: ggironas@shullmanfugate.com

Phone: (954) 329-2937