Laura Hoey
Laura Hoey is an attorney specializing in publishing law and intellectual property matters, with particular expertise in author rights, trademark protection, and literary brand management. She currently serves as a publishing consultant for authors, literary agents, and small publishing houses, providing comprehensive legal guidance throughout the publishing process.
Prior to founding her specialized consulting practice, Ms. Hoey distinguished herself in several prestigious legal positions. She served as a judicial clerk for a federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia, where she gained invaluable experience in intellectual property litigation and federal court procedures.
Ms. Hoey began her career at a prominent law firm, where she practiced commercial real estate law and negotiated complex transactions for corporate clients. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in contract law and business negotiations that now benefits her author clients in the publishing industry.
A graduate of William and Mary Law School, Ms. Hoey earned her Juris Doctor cum laude. Her academic excellence and practical approach to legal challenges have made her a sought-after advisor for authors seeking to protect their creative works and professional identities in the competitive publishing landscape.
Ms. Hoey leverages her diverse legal background to offer clients strategic guidance on pen name protection, copyright matters, publishing contracts, and trademark enforcement, with a focus on practical solutions that preserve her clients' creative and commercial interests.