OUR FOUNDER
Eldonie S. Mason, Esq.
Experience. Insight. Strategic Counsel.
With more than 21 years of legal experience and nearly two decades dedicated to the entertainment industry, Eldonie S. Mason, Esq. has built a career at the intersection of law, business, and creativity.
As the founder of Mason Firm, she provides strategic legal and business counsel to creative professionals, entertainment companies, and municipalities navigating today's rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. Her approach combines sound legal judgment with business strategy, helping clients make informed decisions that protect opportunities, manage risk, and position them for long-term success.
A Career Built for the Entertainment Industry
Entertainment is more than contracts. It is business strategy, intellectual property, negotiations, production, branding, partnerships, and long-term planning.
Throughout her career, Eldonie has advised clients across the entertainment industry on matters involving film and television production, music, fashion, intellectual property, business affairs, licensing, production counsel, and commercial transactions. She has negotiated and drafted a wide range of entertainment agreements while helping clients protect and maximize the value of their creative work.
Her experience extends beyond private practice, providing a well-rounded perspective that blends litigation, dispute resolution, business affairs, and transactional counsel.
Experience That Matters
21+
Years of Legal Experience
18+
Years in Entertainment Law
3
States Licensed (New Jersey, New York & Florida)
400+
Litigation Matters Handled for Amazon
Professional Memberships
- Recording Academy Professional Member
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- New York Women in Film & Television
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
- Florida
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, magna cum laude
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Eldonie is a frequent speaker and educator on entertainment law, intellectual property, music business, film, and entrepreneurship. She has presented at film festivals, universities, industry conferences, and professional organizations, sharing practical insights that help creative professionals and entertainment businesses navigate an evolving industry
Additional Credentials
Beyond private practice, Eldonie has served as a Commercial Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, taught Music Publishing, Licensing and Copyright as an Adjunct Professor, and represented one of the world's largest technology companies in commercial litigation. These experiences provide a broad perspective that strengthens her ability to advise clients on both legal and business matters.
A Business-First Philosophy
The best legal advice considers more than the law—it considers the business behind every decision.
Whether advising a producer preparing for production, an artist negotiating an important agreement, a creator building a brand, or a municipality preparing for industry growth, Eldonie approaches every engagement with a business-first mindset and a commitment to helping clients make informed, strategic decisions.