Executive Officers

Meet our fearless leaders (2023-2024)

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Gwen Seale
Chair

gwen@miketolleson.com

 

Austin, Texas

Gwendolyn Seale is a 2016 graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law and practices entertainment law at Mike Tolleson and Associates in Austin, Texas.

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Alyce Zawacki
Chair-Elect

alyce@attorneyforcreatives.com 

Austin, Texas

Inspired by the bold and visionary, Alyce is a supporter and protector of Creatives, determined to help them monetize their work and manage the risks associated with bringing projects to life.

Stephen Owen Summer

Stephen O. Summer
Treasurer

ssummer@summer-law.com

 

Austin, Texas

Stephen Owen Summer has been practicing law in Austin and surrounding areas for over 18 years. Before becoming a lawyer, Stephen was a highly regarded jazz musician.

Daniel Hare
Secretary

Texas

Daniel is the Founder/President of Varsity Search, an attorney recruitment company. He is a former NCAA Division II athletic director and an adjunct professor of sports law at Baylor University.

Brent A. Turman
Immediate Past Chair

BTurman@bellnunnally.com

 

Dallas, Texas

Brent’s commercial litigation practice covers a variety of matters including business disputes, intellectual property, complex arbitration and civil RICO actions.