Episode 15: Where's My Money Series: Debt Recovery & Engaging Legal

Where’s my money? Unfortunately, it’s a question that a lot of business owners, and especially freelancers, have had to ask at some point.

In this 3-part series we explore options, and experiences, in pursuit of recovering monies owed for work conducted. For many it can feel like a hopeless situation and a confusing process to navigate in a way that minimizes risk for business and brand.

This episode takes us into the legal world of debt recovery and discusses when and how to engage with legal, optional avenues, and the emotional impact and resources involved, and how to best equipped.

Special Guest:

Stephan Ma, Partner, Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP

Stephan Ma’s business litigation and trial practice includes securities litigation, entertainment matters, class actions, real estate disputes, professional malpractice, healthcare, and employment claims.

The Los Angeles Business Journal named Mr. Ma as one of Los Angeles’ “Most Influential Minority Lawyers” in 2019. Mr. Ma has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for Southern California and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© each year since 2018.  He previously served as Co-Chair of the Entertainment Law Committee for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”), and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Korean-American Bar Association. 

Mr. Ma received his Bachelor of Arts in 1992 from Georgetown University, and his Juris Doctorate in 1995 from Northwestern University School of Law.