Stefan approaches each client relationship with a lens of partnership and deep solicitude. Described by a client board member as "always providing excellent and insightful advice and wisdom," Stefan views his vocation as one that requires attentively listening to immediate needs and unearthing the unspoken need, as well as committing to continuous study and education. To deliver the value he strives for, he draws from his diverse experiences as a business strategist, entrepreneur, professor, author, and singer-songwriter.
In 2016, Stefan partnered with Ashley S. Ingram to launch Thomas Ingram Law Group, also known as T I Law Group. Together, they have focused on building a company where team members and clients can merge their intellect, backgrounds, and perspectives, fostering a true diversity of thought to create more valuable and fulfilling outcomes. With a focus on T I Law Group's strategy, Stefan has concentrated on establishing differentiation, identifying the intrinsic value sought by clients, and building the infrastructure to consistently deliver quality. This intentional approach has enabled him to work with a wide range of clients in Arts & Entertainment, Business, Commercial Real Estate, Education, and Mergers & Acquisitions. The year 2024 stands as a testament to these ongoing efforts.
Stefan supported a diverse range of clients in the Arts & Entertainment sector, from established arts nonprofits to personalities, artists, and producers negotiating with major and independent labels, publishers, and platinum-selling artists. He represented a musical artist in negotiations with one of the most influential labels in the industry. Stefan was tasked with assisting in managing co-publishing and administrative rights between the artist, the label, and the publishers, in preparation for finalizing a major recording agreement.
In his business practice, Stefan worked with entrepreneurs, investors, for-profit businesses, and tax-exempt organizations. Whether evaluating offering memoranda and corporate documentation as part of a capital raise, leading legal support during workforce reductions, assisting with transitions between tax-exempt statuses, or other matters, Stefan remained a steadfast partner to his business clients. He worked with a well-established tax-exempt organization to evaluate its governance, operational efficiency, and threats to its longevity and market share. Stefan was engaged to develop and implement restructuring options to achieve the organization's goals. He conducted due diligence on operations and governance, identified key needs, and created restructuring solutions, ultimately resulting in the selection of a new corporate structure to support the organization's advancement.
