With a passion for intellectual property and all things creative, Tyra Hughley Smith is the experienced legal expert for bloggers, writers, photographers, small business owners, and creatives. Her focus on intellectual property law, business law, and contracts makes her the trusted guide for photo agencies, clothing lines, bloggers/writers, entertainers, and e-entrepreneurs.

Tyra Hughley Smith has earned the reputation for professional excellence in the area of intellectual and business law. And she is hated by those who seek to infringe upon the rights of creatives and small business owners.

Tyra is also the pen behind The Legal Pad. The contracts, templates, courses and advice are all products of her dozen years of experience and expertise in building and supporting entrepreneurs and growing enterprises across the country.