Episode 4 | Philanthropy and Activism for Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Notable Individuals

Withers talks: Leveling the playing field with Michael Rueda

WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDA
Our Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.
Topics our series will cover include:

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

With philanthropy and activism by athletes, entertainers, artists and other notable individuals at an all-time high, understanding charitable giving structures and the mechanics and legal steps to achieve your goals is critical. In this episode, Michael sits down with Alana Petraske to discuss the key considerations to keep top of mind for charitable gift structuring and formation.