YOUR ENTERTAINMENT LAWYERS
The Tehlirian Law Group Entertainment Lawyers
At the Tehlirian Law Group, we are relentless advocates for excellence in sports and entertainment. We provide elite legal counsel to athletes, artists, creators, and executives, with a focus on integrity, strategy, and results. More than contract work, our approach is about building lasting careers and protecting what matters most.
Your success is our mission, and we are with you every step of the way.
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Meet the Team
Jessica Tehlirian, MBA, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
Stanzza Y. Patterson, M.S., Esq.
Of Counsel
Justina Tehlirian
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Jessica Tehlirian, MBA, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney, Tehlirian Law Group
Attorney Jessica Tehlirian is the founder of Tehlirian Law Group, a firm built for people who move culture. With over a decade of legal and leadership experience, she now leads a powerhouse team providing strategic counsel to athletes, entertainers, and creatives—helping them protect their rights, scale their brands, and secure their next big move.
She began her legal career as a prosecutor in Tallahassee, Florida, where she tried more than 20 jury and bench trials involving serious charges ranging from assault to homicide. She later served as Head of Litigation at The Cochran Firm Jacksonville, managing attorneys while litigating high-value personal injury cases and recovering millions for her clients.
Jessica also served as the firm’s National Social Media Manager and has since become a recognized legal influencer, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers across platforms. She leverages her digital reach to connect with talent, educate the public, and advocate for creatives navigating high-stakes industries.
As a sought-after speaker, Jessica has delivered keynotes and panel talks across the U.S. and internationally, speaking at law schools, women’s empowerment events, and major legal and leadership conferences. She is also the author of Social Media Marketing for Lawyers, available at Barnes & Noble, which equips legal professionals with modern strategies to grow and connect through digital platforms.
Previously, she helped scale a Florida-based law firm from a single office to a nationwide presence as managing partner. Now, through Tehlirian Law Group, Jessica brings that same growth-focused vision to the sports and entertainment space—building relationships, empowering talent, and ensuring clients have access to sharp, experienced legal advocates through her carefully selected legal team.
Jessica is licensed to practice in Florida and Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, her J.D. and Business Law Certificate with Honors from Florida State University College of Law, and her MBA from FSU’s College of Business.
Recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers and among the Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the National Bar Association, Jessica also founded The Tehlirian Foundation, a nonprofit mentoring underrepresented students on their academic and professional journeys.
Whether in the courtroom, on stage, or behind the brand, Jessica Tehlirian brings a rare mix of credibility, influence, and connection to every space she enters.
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Florida, 2014
State Bar of Georgia, 2019
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, B.A., 2011
Oxford University, 2013
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2014
Florida State University College of Law, Business Law Certificate, 2014
Florida State University College of Business, M.B.A., 2019
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish-Limited Working Proficiency
Stanzza Y. Patterson, M.S., Esq.
Of Counsel, Tehlirian Law Group, LLC
Attorney Stanzza Y. Patterson serves as Of Counsel at Tehlirian Law Group, LLC, bringing extensive expertise in entertainment, intellectual property, and business law to support the firm’s growing focus on sports and entertainment clients. Known for her dedication to excellence, Stanzza has already received industry recognition, cementing her as a respected figure within her field.
With a proven track record representing high-profile artists, award-winning singers, songwriters, multi platinum producers, and celebrity entertainers—including Latto, Doe Boy, Young Nudy, BashfortheWorld, Finesse2Tymes, and BigXthaPlug—Stanzza brings a wealth of experience in drafting, analyzing, and negotiating various entertainment agreements. Her expertise spans licensing, production, songwriting, management, featured artist, and publishing agreements. She also advises clients comprehensively from project inception through album and EP release.
Admitted to the Georgia Bar, Stanzza earned her J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she distinguished herself on the Dean’s List and was actively involved in multiple law organizations. She holds both a B.S. and M.S. from Oklahoma State University, graduating with honors.
Stanzza’s background includes valuable experience with Warner Music Group and B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, PC, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on the legal and business challenges facing creative professionals. At Tehlirian Law Group, she works closely with founder Jessica Tehlirian to deliver strategic, client-focused legal services tailored to the unique needs of the sports and entertainment industries.
Stanzza holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University and earned her Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she distinguished herself on the Dean’s List. During law school, she was an active member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Association, Phi Alpha Delta, Atlanta IP Inn of Court, Black Law Students Association, Corporate and Business Law Society, and Moot Court. As an undergraduate, she served as Vice President of the Student Advisory Board and dedicated over 2,000 hours to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Beyond her legal career, Stanzza is dedicated to community service and mentorship, actively volunteering with the Atlanta Mission and supporting initiatives to empower young Black girls.
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Georgia
EDUCATION
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (J.D., Dean’s List, 2023)
Oklahoma State University (M.S., cum laude, 2017)
Oklahoma State University (B.S., magna cum laude, 2015)
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Georgia, Entertainment and Sports Law Section
State Bar of Georgia, Privacy & Technology Law Section
Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Justina Tehlirian
Justina Tehlirian is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Tehlirian Law Group, LLC, where she leads brand strategy, digital communications, and public engagement—especially as the firm expands into the sports and entertainment space. A pre-law student with a sharp creative edge and business instinct, Justina brings over eight years of experience in high-touch client services, including professional makeup artistry, hospitality, and social media management.
As a current suite owner and full-time content creator, Justina has worked with individuals across industries and personality types, building a reputation for her ability to connect, influence, and convert. She doubled her Instagram following in just one year and is now monetized across all major social platforms—skills she now applies to grow TLG’s visibility and support clients looking to strengthen and scale their own brands.
Her foundation in advocacy began early. Justina graduated from Ferndale High School with peer-to-peer credits, mentoring students with mental health challenges and gaining hands-on experience in empathy-driven support. Her background in serving and interactive client experiences has made her an expert in building authentic, high-impact relationships—an essential skillset in representing athletes, entertainers, and creatives.
Having grown up learning from her sister, Jessica Tehlirian—the founder of Tehlirian Law Group, LLC and a nationally recognized attorney—Justina has been present for major legal milestones and industry events, including attorney Tehlirian’s Top 40 Under 40 honors. Today, she brings her own voice, vision, and expertise to the firm’s next chapter—fusing law, influence, and culture to deliver bold, modern representation.