Julie C. Hancock, Your Virtual Advocate

Established in 2017 by attorney Julie C. Hancock, Your Virtual Advocate was created to provide remote legal support, enhancing accessibility for artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. The firm offers a subscription-based general counsel service that addresses ongoing legal needs each month, enabling clients to quickly consult with an attorney on pressing questions as they develop their businesses and creative projects. This model helps clients recognize the essential legal actions required and fosters a lasting relationship with an attorney who comprehends their specific business or artistic endeavors. Moreover, Your Virtual Advocate adopts a collaborative strategy aimed at educating creatives about U.S. Copyright and Trademark protections relevant when working with collaborators or outsourcing design tasks. By ensuring clients grasp these critical legal concepts along with their implications for business operations, the firm also handles all necessary documentation to safeguard client interests effectively. This proactive approach is designed not only to mitigate risks but also to minimize expenditures related to legal services—allowing artists the freedom needed to concentrate on delivering outstanding creative outputs. In just four years of operation, Your Virtual Advocate has successfully guided numerous professionals—including actors, directors, producers of experiential designs along with poets—through obtaining "extraordinary ability" visas or green cards based on their exceptional skills and contributions in various fields. The firm's track record features remarkable success rates across all immigration cases during this period.