Ohanele Law Firm - Culver City, CA
Ohanele Law Firm is a boutique business and intellectual property practice based in Culver City, California, dedicated to empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative founders. Founded by attorney and USC Gould School of Law adjunct professor Chinwenwa Ohanele, the firm delivers accessible, high-impact legal counsel in business formation, trademark registration, copyright strategy, and commercial contract negotiations.
Purpose-Driven Business and IP Counsel in Culver City
Building a successful enterprise requires strong legal foundations and proactive asset protection. Situated at 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 300, in Culver City, California, Ohanele Law Firm provides outside general counsel, corporate structuring, and intellectual property protection for modern founders. The firm was established by Chinwenwa Chinwe Ohanele, a multi-state licensed attorney in California, New York, and New Jersey who also serves as an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law. Operating on the principle that diversity is just good business, the firm champions creators, female entrepreneurs, and minority-owned ventures. When innovators look to hire an attorney who combines corporate sophistication with genuine empathy, Ohanele Law Firm delivers indispensable legal insight.
Comprehensive Practice Areas for Modern Businesses
The practice delivers targeted legal support designed to guide enterprises from startup ideation through sustainable commercial growth.
Business Formation and Entity Structuring
Selecting the right corporate entity is vital to mitigating personal liability and facilitating capital investment. Practicing as dedicated business formation lawyers, the firm structures limited liability companies, corporations, and joint ventures. The firm prepares tailored operating agreements, shareholder documents, and founder equity agreements to safeguard business relationships from day one.
Commercial Contracts and Transactional Review
Every sound commercial partnership depends on transparent legal documentation. Acting as skilled contract lawyers, the firm drafts and negotiates master service agreements, independent contractor contracts, vendor arrangements, and strategic licensing pacts. The practice ensures contracts contain clear terms that prevent expensive disputes and protect corporate assets.
Trademark Clearance and Federal Registration
Securing a distinctive brand identity creates substantial long-term enterprise value. As experienced trademark lawyers, the firm conducts in-depth clearance searches, files federal trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and handles office action responses to secure exclusive brand rights nationwide.
Copyright Strategy and IP Protection
For authors, designers, and software creators, proprietary content is the core revenue driver. Practicing as knowledgeable copyright lawyers, the firm manages registrations and structures content licensing agreements. If unauthorized commercial copying occurs and you need a lawyer urgently to resolve intellectual property infringement, the firm provides aggressive defense.
Why Growing Companies Choose Ohanele Law Firm
Clients value the firm approachable communication and transparent billing structures. Key advantages include:
- Direct access to lead counsel with extensive experience teaching intellectual property and business law
- Transparent billing models featuring upfront flat-fee packages and predictable retainer options
- Multijurisdictional reach with bar admissions in California, New York, and New Jersey
- Dedicated focus on expanding access to legal capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Securing your enterprise does not need to be intimidating. If you are ready to find a lawyer who champions your growth, connect with the Culver City office to schedule a consultation today.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the quiet, master-planned corporate park environment of Corporate Pointe in southern Culver City, near the Fox Hills area.
Building Location
This office is located on the third floor of 400 Corporate Pointe, a premier eight-story Class A concrete and glass office building built in 1988, which serves as the anchor building of the corporate campus.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the on-site covered parking garage at 400 Corporate Pointe, with convenient parking entrances located off of Slauson Avenue or Hannum Avenue.
Public Transit
Served by Culver CityBus Route 3 (Crosstown); nearest stop is at Slauson & Bristol.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter 400 Corporate Pointe through the main campus courtyard. Take the high-speed passenger elevators to the third floor, and proceed to the professional Premier Workspaces reception area to access Suite 300.