In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Kelly and Madeline sit down with entertainment lawyer and entrepreneur Lisa Moore, longtime attorney to Cardi B, for a deep dive into the legal side of the modeling and entertainment world. Lisa shares how she went from studying criminal defense at UVA to accidentally landing in entertainment law on her very first day at a firm, and what it’s really like balancing transactional work and high-stakes litigation for major talent.

Together, they break down what models should look for before signing with an agency: key contract terms like term, termination, transparency, territory, compensation, and exclusivity, plus major red flags such as pressure to sign quickly, vague one-page contracts, and “talk to our lawyer only” situations. Lisa explains why every model should do due diligence on an agency’s roster and placements, and why having an independent lawyer review your contract is so important.

The conversation also covers safety on set, listening to your gut when something feels off, bringing support when possible, and what legal options exist when images are misused. Lisa unpacks the growing world of influencer and brand deals, FTC disclosure rules, why you still need a real contract even for “small” collaborations or gifted product, and how bad influencer contracts can quietly kill future opportunities.

Finally, they talk about AI and why models must be extremely careful with any clause that allows their image, name, or likeness to be used for training or generating AI content, the value of forming a loan-out company for talent, and how choosing the right agency and legal team can protect both your career and your reputation long term.

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