VanDyke, Heather

Heather is the founder and principal attorney at Javelina Legal focusing on copyright, trademark, live / digital / experiential events, entertainment-related transactions, content licensing, outside GC services and more. Heather opened the firm 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. Heather is also an Adjunct Professor at UT Law, where she teaches a seminar entitled, The Law of Music Festivals and Live Events, which covers 7 core areas of law, from copyright and trademark to tort litigation using live events as the backdrop. Prior to joining SXSW, Heather worked at an entertainment and IP boutique law firm in Chicago, Illinois. Heather lives in Austin, TX with her husband, daughter and 2 corgis.