Founded in 2017 by attorney Julie C. Hancock, Your Virtual Advocate was set up to serve clients remotely to create more access to legal help for artists, creators and entrepreneurs. The firm’s services include general counsel on a subscription-based model to handle legal needs monthly, which allows clients to have an attorney at their disposal for “quick questions” to help them through building their businesses, brands or creative works. Clients can then understand what legal steps are necessary, the most important parts to include legal counsel in their business and build a relationship with an attorney who understands their business or creative work. Your Virtual Advocate also takes a collaborative approach to educate creatives and businesses on U.S. Copyright and Trademark protection for their works or brands when they partner with others or hire out design elements. The firm ensures clients understand these legal concepts and how they affect their business, while Your Virtual Advocate executes the legal work to protect the client. This approach aims to reduce risk and save money on legal fees, so the artist can focus on producing their best creative work. Over the last four years, Your Virtual Advocate has assisted numerous actors, directors, producers, experiential designers, poets and entrepreneurs obtain “extraordinary ability” visas or green cards based on their ability to deliver talent and expertise. The firm has achieved near perfect success on all immigration cases over the last four years.