Heather Van Dyke

  • Adjunct Professor
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Heather Liberman VanDyke is the founder and principal attorney at Javelina Legal focusing on copyright, trademark, live / digital / experiential events, entertainment-related transactions, content licensing, outside general counsel services and more. Heather opened the firm after eight seasons / seven years as general counsel of South by Southwest (SXSW) where she was responsible for all legal matters, including intellectual property protection and enforcement, licensing, contracts, insurance, managing litigation, and privacy. Prior to joining SXSW, Heather worked at an entertainment and IP boutique law firm in Chicago, Illinois.