Why Us?

We understand how overwhelming it can be to protect all that you’ve created.

The journey to create Implement Legal was as riveting as it was rewarding. With years of experience and firsthand knowledge of the legal barriers that hinder creativity, we sought to provide empathy-driven legal services that felt accessible and relevant. We understood that the legal system often appeared intimidating and unapproachable, so we made it our goal to translate complex legal jargon into simple, digestible terms, making it easy for creatives to protect their masterpieces.

You shouldn’t have to risk what you’ve worked so hard to build. If you want to secure your creative works, we can help. We help protect your assets through contracts , intellectual property protection, and ongoing advice. Implement Legal invites you to join a community where your artistry is valued and safeguarded with grace and expertise.

Meet the Team

Katherine de Vos Devine

With a PhD in art history in addition to her law degree, Katherine
de Vos Devine understands the business of art.

Before founding Implement Legal, she worked at a large international law firm providing tax-related services to nonprofits and also curated and directed museums and art centers. Katherine is an entrepreneur who has founded several businesses, and she has taught art law at the university level because she loves breaking down complex concepts for her students. She applies this same practical and educational approach to walking clients through their legal issues.

Robert Devine

Many attorneys speak legalese but don’t understand business. Rob Devine isn’t one of them.

Rob has an MBA and a JD and uses this combination of business savvy and legal know-how as a trusted guide through the transactions and other legal matters artists and institutions encounter. Rob has worked for large law firms, major financial institutions, as an officer in the U.S. Navy, and for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our clients trust Rob for the strategic vision he developed as a leader in business and serving our country.

Our Values

“Implement” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, an implement is a tool used to perform a task. As a verb, to implement means to accomplish a purpose.

We exist to help creators accomplish their unique purposes. The tools we use are contracts, patent, trademark, copyright, and business strategy. Our values are transparency, collaboration, creativity, professionalism, and foresight.

Implement Legal is a beacon for creators who wish to safeguard their work. We equip clients not just with contracts, trademarks, patents, and copyrights but also with the confidence and peace of mind that come from knowing their creations are protected. As a result, many of our clients have not only enhanced collaboration opportunities but also significantly increased their revenue thanks to the robust protection services we provide.

Recognized as leaders in the field, we combine serious credentials with a heartfelt understanding of the creative community. Our mission is clear: empower creatives to focus on their passions while we handle the legal complexities.

About Our Services

Implement Legal is dedicated to serving creative businesses. We create and negotiate fair contracts, protect your work with copyrights and trademarks, and help you collaborate with partners as you grow your business and build your community.

We help our clients with:

Intellectual Property:

To secure their rights in what they create, creators and businesses can file patents and register their trademarks and copyrights. Learn more on our IP Services page about protecting your brand (trademark), safeguarding the work you create (copyright), and ways to monetize your creativity (licensing).

Contracts:

It takes a vast web of contracts to put art into the public eye. If you don’t know what to look for, you can end up in a precarious legal position. See our Contracts Services page to learn how we can help negotiate public art contracts, licensing agreements, independent contractor agreements, master services agreements, and more. And if you don’t know what these terms mean, you’re in the right place. We can explain without legalese and help you make the most of each opportunity.

Art Advisory

Artists and collectors do not want one-size-fits-all solutions to protecting their assets and planning for their and their families’ futures. With our specialized business knowledge and sensitivity to artists’ needs, our Art Advisory services complement the work of traditional estate lawyers, giving attorneys and their clients peace of mind that collections and legacies will be protected.

Continuous Counsel™

Established creative businesses need legal counsel to partner with them for the long term. With Continuous Counsel™, we are your on-call attorneys for ongoing legal needs.

  • "I continuously recommend Katherine and Rob to other artists and business owners within my circle because I deeply trust, respect, and appreciate the work they have done and continue to do. "

    Meredith Connelly | Art by Meredith Connelly LLC

  • "She transformed an experience that could have felt cold and tedious into something truly meaningful and empowering. I'm so grateful!"

    Nicole McConville | Nicole McConville Photography

  • "The confidence that I have in my contracts, terms, and other legal documents makes it easy for me to secure high-value projects and to pursue business growth without fear."

    Sarah Chappell | Think Piece