Hillary is a corporate and sports & entertainment attorney advising consumer brands, investors, and athletes, artists, and creators—including celebrities—on complex transactions and the commercial relationships that drive their businesses.

Consumer Brands & Transactions

Hillary represents emerging and established consumer brands and the investors who support them, including angel investors, family offices, venture capital and private equity firms. Her practice spans the full lifecycle of a business, including formation, capital raising, commercial operations, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and other liquidity events.

She regularly structures and negotiates key commercial agreements, including co-manufacturing, supply, distribution, licensing and other brand-driven arrangements, and advises on product development, private label relationships and scaling operations.

Her work focuses on consumer products companies across food and beverage, supplements, beauty and personal care, fashion and apparel, home goods, toys and games, and related categories. She works with innovative brands and category disruptors, as well as international companies expanding into the United States, helping them launch, scale and protect their businesses.

Talent, Sports & Entertainment

Hillary represents athletes, artists and creators—and the teams, leagues, brands and investors that partner with them—on endorsements, licensing, brand development, business ventures and investments across the sports and entertainment ecosystem. Her practice spans traditional sports and entertainment matters across film, television and music (including songwriting, production, performance and touring), as well as literary, culinary, fitness and related industries.

Brand Partnerships & Collaborations

A significant portion of Hillary’s practice sits at the intersection of consumer brands and talent. She structures and negotiates endorsement deals, brand collaborations, licensing arrangements and co-branded product initiatives, helping clients capitalize on strategic partnerships while managing legal and commercial risk.

Approach

Hillary is known for combining practical business judgment with creative problem-solving, bringing clarity and execution to complex transactions and strategic initiatives.

What Clients Say About Hillary:

“I was impressed with her ability to grasp the concepts and complexities of our vision. She offered sound legal judgment and showed her business acumen to plan a course of action. It was easy to see she would be tough-minded and direct in business situations and discussions...but also incredibly understanding and compassionate. She has demonstrated outstanding strategic planning advice geared towards the success of major projects and events. She is always thinking 'big' picture in our business efforts, but detail analysis is never overlooked. She possesses unquestionable accountability and commitment to objectives.”

“Successful negotiations are about attitude, aptitude, strategy, and execution, and Hillary excels on all counts. She is a pleasure to work with - tough-minded but with a sense of humor even in the heat of battle. Even when not in negotiations, Hillary is always 'on the case' and her follow-up skills are remarkable.

“I always feel confident that she has my best interests in mind. Hillary always responds to my communication promptly, even occasionally on the weekend when the need has arisen. I’ve always been confident that she will guide me towards the best decision for each situation.”

“It is a pleasure to work with Hillary. She is very thorough, honest, knowledgeable and always makes enough time to work with me on various issues regardless of how big or small they are.”

Professional Activities

• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Member, 2012-present
  • 35th College Television Awards, Judge, February 2014
• American Bar Association, Member, 1997-present
• Civil Court of the City of New York, Small Claims Part, Arbitrator, 2009-present
• Foster Garvey Business & Corporate Finance practice, Chair, 2021-present
• Foster Garvey Emerging Companies practice, Chair, 2019-present
• Foster Garvey Food & Beverage practice, Chair, 2019-present
• Foster Garvey Sports, Arts & Entertainment practice, Chair 2019-present
• Garvey Schubert Barer, Emerging Companies practice, Chair, 2011-2019
• Garvey Schubert Barer, Food & Beverage practice, Chair, 2016-2019
• Garvey Schubert Barer, Arts & Entertainment practice, Chair 2012-2019
• Jewish Lawyers Guild, Member, 1999-present
• New York City Bar Association, Member, 1999-present
• New York County Lawyers Association, Member
  • Chair, Corporation Law Committee, 2000-2007
• New York State Bar Association, Member, 1997-present
• Plant Based Foods Association, Member, 2018-present
• The Recording Academy, Member, 2012-present
• The Women in Toys Foundation, Member, 2024

Community Activities

• Park Slope Schoolhouse Child Care Center, Inc.
  • Chair, Board of Directors, 2012-2021
  • Vice Chair, 2009-2012
• SKIP (Sick Kids Need Involved People) of New York, Inc.
  • Member, Board of Directors, 2011-2016
  • Member, Junior Advisory Board, 2007-2011

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