Michael Duboff

Entertainment Lawyer

Michael Duboff is a Canadian entertainment lawyer with a professional focus on music, film and television, publishing, and corporate matters. He has worked with a variety of artists and creative businesses helping to facilitate projects, performance opportunities locally and across borders, and organizational matters.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Michael’s practice spans across Manitoba where he carries on clients and representation in addition to the firm’s primary residence in Ontario.

Prior to working as a lawyer, Michael has worked professionally in both the music and film/tv industries, as a musician in an alternative rock band and as a freelance director/writer/producer in Toronto and Vancouver. His passion for the arts and artists helps drive his practice and makes him grateful to be able to continue to work for and with the vibrant arts communities.

Areas of Focus

Film & Television| Interactive Digital Media| Music Law| Publishing

Memberships & Associations

Canadian Bar Association
Ontario & Canadian Bar Association, Entertainment, Media and Communications Law
Member
Law Society of Ontario
Member
On Screen Manitoba
Member
Manitoba Music
Member
Law Society of Manitoba
Member
Gimli International Film Festival
Board of Directors
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
Board of Directors

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Michael's Client Success

Edwards Creative Law represents a variety of individuals and organizations working in Canada’s creative industries. We are committed to building quality relationships with our clients by providing the best legal support services they need for their creative project to be successful.

Here are a few of the clients that our team represents:

Michael Duboff - Entertainment Lawyer

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