EP 425 | IP and Succession with Wendy Estela

April 22, 2025

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Succession planning might feel like a far-off concept, but the truth is—it’s never too early to start.

In today’s episode, we sit down with attorney Wendy Estela to tackle the big questions around IP and succession. Wendy believes that building a business that can eventually be sold doesn’t just prepare you for the future—it makes your business stronger today.

Tune in to learn:

  • What intellectual property really means for your business
  • How to recognize your worth as a designer and protect your value
  • Key succession planning options—and when to start

If future-proofing your business is on your mind, this episode is for you.

 

DESIGN INTERVENTION

You absolutely need to know your worth as a designer. Don’t give it all away.

Designers are very hard on themselves. The best thing you can do is know what a good deal looks like for you, and what a bad deal looks like, and don’t get to a point where you are giving, giving, giving, until you finally get the deal… but it’s not a good deal.

 

TAKEAWAY

Join us for Project Management, A Legal Path to Compliance. Webinar on May 27, 2025 at 12pm EST.

 

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About Wendy Estela

Wendy Estela focuses on legal services tailored to the design and creative industries, notably partnering with interior designers from up-and-coming talents to those recognized on the Elle Decor A-List and AD100. With a robust legal background spanning over two decades, she provides trusted counsel on contracts, business law, disputes and risk management.

Her broader practice includes supporting diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses, such as women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, LGBTQ-owned, startups, and non-profits, guiding them through the intricate legal landscape that affects both their professional and personal lives.

Wendy holds a BA in Spanish with minors in Communications and International Studies from Boston College, an LL.M. in Environmental Law from Pace University and an LL.M. in Insurance Law from the University of Connecticut.  She is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut and Utah, and works with clients across the country. Wendy lives in West Hartford, Connecticut with her two daughters, ages 12 and 14, and her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

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