Ed WoodsRecognized and respected as one of the top entertainment attorney lawyers and business leaders in the country, Mr. Edward L. Wood's extensive career spans nearly two decades. Born and raised, a native of Queens, NY, Mr. Woods began practicing law in YC in 1994. Mr. Woods is a 1994 graduate of Howard University School of Law (HUSL) (J.D.), a 1991 graduate of Hampton University (B.A.), a member of New York State Bar, and former President and Chairman of the nationally renowned organization, Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA). Mr. Woods is currently serving on the advisory board of Jamaica Center of Arts & Learning (JCAL). Lastly, not only is Mr. Woods alumni of HUSL, but is also an adjunct Professor of Law there, teaching and proving guidance to future attorneys on all facets of Entertainment Law. With a vast variety of accolades and a diversified portfolio, Mr. Woods maintains a private practice providing legal representation to artists, production companies, and new media companies. In addition, Mr. Woods creates strategic marketing campaigns for major corporations, and assists them with branding strategies. As the CEO of ELW Productions, Mr. Woods' management company specializes in brand consulting and building. A visionary, a husband, and a father who is continuously evolving and expanding, Mr. Woods is launching a publishing company to afford opportunities for authors to distribute their books internationally. Additionally, he has ventured into scripted and non-scripted television opportunities. He affirms, I want to be remembered as a man who raised the bar, set a higher standard, and did something that someone else didn't think of. Read More Read Less