About Alexandria
Alexandria M. 'Alex' Mueller: Experienced Entertainment and Sports Law Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
With a background as a professional film composer, Alex has a unique perspective on creatives’ work, lifestyle, and legal needs. As an attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson, she aims to empower creatives to gain deeper understanding and greater control over the business life of their works.
Introduction
Alex is a Senior Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With her unique blend of experience as both a professional film composer and an attorney, Alex provides unparalleled insights and support for clients navigating the entertainment industry's legal landscape. Her work spans across various industries including filmmakers, event vendors, musicians, composers, artists, authors, game developers, software developers, and more.
Practice Areas
- Entertainment Law
- Sports Law
- Litigation
- Musical Instrument Licensing
- Business Formation/Structure
- Drafting and Negotiating Agreements
- Licenses
- Vendor Agreements
- Cultural Appropriation and Intellectual Property Matters (including Clearance, Risk Analysis, Market Strategies)
- Licensing Agreements
- Intellectual Property Registration and Enforcement
- Compositional Rights Management
- Musical Instrument Protection
- Social Media Policy and Contract Negotiation
- Entertainment Law Section Leadership in the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized: Entertainment and Sports Law - MSBA
- Recognized: Intellectual Property Law - American Bar Association (ABA) - Intellectual Property Deskbook for Business Lawyers
- Recognized: Technology Law - Minnesota State Bar Association
Firms
- Hellmuth & Johnson, Minneapolis, MN
Affiliations
- Mississippi Bar Association (MBA)
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) - Member of the Sports, Art and Entertainment Law Section
- Institute for Production and Recording (IPP), Minneapolis, MN - Teaching Adjunct Professor in Music Business
- Saint Thomas University - Teaching Adjunct Professor in Music Business
Languages
English is the primary language of communication. Alex also speaks Spanish.
Recognized Since:
Alex was first recognized by MSBA in 2024 for her distinguished work in Entertainment and Sports Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Technology Law.
Alex is an engaging speaker who makes legal subjects tangible for creatives, students, and business owners. She has been a panelist and presenter at events such as Minnesota Music Coalition, Springboard for the Arts, Film North, Winona State University, and the University of Minnesota. Alex is also a published author in Intellectual Property Deskbook for Business Lawyers, published by ABA.
Alex’s passion for music and legal advocacy has led her to share her expertise with organizations that champion the rights and freedoms of artists. Outside the law, she composes film scores and concert music and plays the viola.
