Rishele Ellison

Rishele Ellison, Esq. is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in entertainment law, intellectual property, and workers' compensation. Currently serving as Staff Counsel at Events DC since July 2023, Rishele also holds the position of Director of Digital Media at both Dru Hill, LLC and Dragon Music Group since 2012. In these roles, Rishele has successfully developed digital content strategies that garnered over 2 million social media followers, negotiated endorsements, maintained trademark registrations, and supported legal drafting efforts. Prior experience includes serving as Associate Attorney at Friedlander Misler PLLC, focusing on workers' compensation and trademark issues, and clerking for the Honorable Karen H. Mason in Prince George's County. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law - JD from Howard University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Bowie State University.