2025/2026 officers

 Heather VanDyke is the founder and principal attorney at Javelina Legal, focusing on live / experiential events, entertainment / music related transactions, content licensing, copyright, trademark, outside GC services and more. Heather started solo practice after nearly 7 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. Before becoming an attorney, Heather was a professional modern dancer on the off-off (off) Broadway stages in NYC. Heather lives in Austin, TX with her husband, daughter and corgi.

   Ben Barnes is an entertainment attorney with 10+ years’ experience in music and live events. As Assistant General Counsel at C3 Presents (Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo), he structures and negotiates artist performance, sponsorship, merchandise, production, marketing, and media/streaming agreements for many national and international music festivals and concerts. He previously worked at William Morris Endeavor (WME), Live Nation Entertainment, SXSW, and DLA Piper, and has worked in both Los Angeles and New York City. He holds a J.D. and MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Austin with his wife, son and two dogs. 

 Lindsay Bailey is a cross-border entertainment lawyer with practices based in Austin and Vancouver, specializing in the dynamic intersections of music, art, technology and finance. Lindsay works with a diverse array of creatives, entrepreneurs, and organizations—from musicians and music-tech pioneers to artists, cultural institutions, foundations, digital innovators, and the private equity and venture capital funds that support them. She developed her cross-border practice to empower creatives in expanding their reach globally, enabling them to maximize opportunities across North America and beyond. As a strategic advisor and ally to creatives and their teams, Lindsay works incredibly closely with them throughout all stages of their careers – from emerging artists to legacy figures and their estates that follow, from start-up founders to successful entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.  

Adrian Resendez is a managing partner at Brough & Resendez. Adrian grew up in Houston, Texas and moved to Villahermosa, Mexico and Maracaibo, Venezuela where he learned to speak, read, and write Spanish. He attended the University of Texas at Austin on scholarship and graduated in two and a half years with a double major degree. He then attended Texas A&M School of Law, focusing on intellectual property, international business, and immigration. Adrian is currently the chair of the board for the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas and the Austin Bar Solo/Small Firm. Additionally, Adrian has served as a committee member for the Silicon Labs’ Austin Sunshine Run through the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL), a member of the Austin Bar Association, American Bar Association Intellectual Property division, American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA), Hispanic Bar Association of Austin, Austin Young Lawyer’s Association (AYLA), and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA). In his legal practice, Adrian concentrates in the areas of immigration, business, probate, and intellectual property, devoting himself to effective counseling and communicating with each of his clients. Outside of the office, Adrian enjoys following his favorite sports teams, spending time with his dogs, and traveling the world with his wife Lexi.

Anna Giambelluca is a proud “Double Longhorn” and recent graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, where she focused on Sports and Entertainment Law with a special interest in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes. She also earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Leadership with a minor in Sports Media from UT, further deepening her love for all things burnt orange.

Originally from New Orleans, Anna moved to Austin after Hurricane Katrina and has called it home ever since, growing up alongside the city and the UT community.

During law school, she immersed herself in the sports and entertainment world through internships at South by Southwest, Texas One Fund (UT’s NIL Collective), University of Texas Athletics Risk Management and Compliance, and Next Gen Sports Agency. These experiences gave her firsthand insight into the intersection of law, business, and culture in sports and strengthened her commitment to supporting athletes in meaningful ways.

In her free time, Anna can usually be found at a Longhorns game, exploring Austin’s food scene, or spending time with her beloved dog — her loyal study buddy and adventure partner.