The People Behind PAES

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Braden Paes — Founding Partner, PAES Arts, Entertainment and Sports
Founding Partner

Braden
Paes

LLB · LLM Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law

Braden Paes is a legal strategist specializing in talent representation across the entertainment, music, and sports industries and intellectual property protection, with a particular commitment to advocating for women in sport.

With over 15 years of experience as an actor, writer, and producer with a background as a semi-professional badminton player, Braden brings a uniquely informed perspective on managing artists and athletes in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

He holds an LLB from the University of Law in London, England, and a Master's degree in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law from the University of Miami. Over the course of his career, Braden has worked for music publishing companies, produced multiple pilots for network television, and developed a deep understanding of the legal and commercial frameworks that shape creative careers.

Braden is a fierce advocate for female athletes, recognizing that women in sport face a unique combination of commercial opportunity and institutional inequity. He works to ensure that the women he represents are protected, compensated fairly, and positioned as the elite performers they are.

Having studied alongside leaders of the WNBAPA, developing a deep understanding of collective bargaining agreements and the profound impact CBAs have on the lives and economic security of women in professional sport. Braden works tirelessly to make sure his clients have strong foundations that will provide for them well into the future.

Areas of Expertise
Women's Sport Advocacy NIL Strategy AI & IP Protection Entertainment Law Sports Law Talent Representation Brand Strategy Contract Negotiation Digital Licensing

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