What should you say, and ask, when speaking with a lawyer? For creative professionals, engaging legal help can be both empowering and intimidating. In this Creative Capital Artist Lab Live Session, attorney and Counsel for Creators co-founder Chuong Bui will share practical strategies for how to communicate effectively with legal professionals at every stage of the relationship.

From the first consultation (what to ask, what to clarify, and how to assess fit) to working together long-term, this session will explore how to align on goals, set clear expectations around deadlines and billing, and build a collaborative dynamic that supports your creative work. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to advocate for their needs, ask better questions, and feel more confident in every legal conversation.

Chuong Bui is a co-founder and partner at Counsel for Creators LLP, a Los Angeles-based law firm designed for creative entrepreneurs. He works with artists, startups, and digital creators to navigate business formation, contracts, intellectual property, and strategy. Always with a clear, approachable style that empowers clients to feel confident.

Chuong advises entrepreneurs across the creative spectrum – from film and fine art to publishing, content creation, and tech. Before co-founding Counsel for Creators, he ran his solo practice, focusing on independent film production and advising on cross-border media deals between the U.S. and Asia.

He holds degree from UC Berkeley (Economics) and Loyola Law School. Outside the office, Chuong is a proud dad, a health and wellness enthusiast, a high-handicap golfer, and an occasional DJ with a deep love for independent dance music.