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ABOUT THE FIRM

Gonsowski Law, P.C. is a boutique law firm that focuses on Art and Museum Law. Its clients include some of the world's most renowned museums, as well as other cultural institutions, charitable organizations, foundations, art collectors and dealers, galleries, artists, designers, and other exciting creative professionals. Our firm is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by museums and other not-for-profit institutions, and is committed to providing cost-efficient services to its clients.
We are proud to be a 100% woman-owned and 100% women-run law firm.
Get in touch with us today — we look forward to hearing from you.

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OUR WORK

  • Represent museum clients in drafting and negotiating commission agreements, acquisition agreements, and loan agreements for major works of art

  • Represent museum clients in the commission and sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the drafting and negotiating of related agreements

  • Represent museum client in drafting sponsorship, auction, and other agreements for their annual gala, helping the museum raise millions in fundraising revenue

  • Represented museum client in complex debt financing for a $48 million real estate acquisition

  • Represented museum client in drafting and negotiating agreements related to large-scale augmented reality exhibition, including technology agreements, artist agreements, licenses, and location agreements

  • Represented museum client in negotiating software agreement for their retail e-commerce website

  • Represented museum clients in drafting merchandise and royalty agreements for the creation and sale of custom luxury goods, unique products, and delicacies

  • Advise museum clients on the creation of contract templates and implementing contract approval policies and procedures, helping clients to minimize liability exposure and protect funds

  • Advise museum clients on charitable auction rules and regulations, including sales and use tax consequences

  • Advise clients on transitioning to digital models of cultural offerings and services, including online accessibility and new virtual experiences

  • Advise clients on COVID-19 regulations at the federal, state, and local level and drafted institutional reopening policies and procedures

  • Represented designer in filing trademark applications and in trademark infringement claims

  • Conducted fair use analysis for publication of client’s fine art book

  • Represent authors in negotiation of publication agreements

CONTACT US

132 West 31st St., 9th FL

New York, NY 10001

3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 1100

Los Angeles, CA 90034

(212) 913-9109

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