Antonella Colella Esq.
Is the founder and managing attorney of Colella Legal Studio
Antonella Colella is the founder and managing attorney of Colella Legal Studio, bringing over 15 years of experience in business and transactional law. She is a trusted advisor to businesses and entrepreneurs, offering tailored legal strategies that drive growth and mitigate risk.
With a diverse background that includes private practice and serving as Deputy General Counsel for a mid-market tech company, Antonella combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of business operations. This unique perspective allows her to help clients streamline processes, improve efficiency, and achieve their goals with confidence.
Antonella has extensive experience advising entrepreneurs across dynamic industries, including beauty and wellness, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer brands, and apparel. She is also passionate about branding and leads a robust trademark practice, helping her clients build, protect, and sustain successful brands in a competitive market.
As a fractional General Counsel, Antonella provides comprehensive legal support to her clients, navigating day-to-day business risks while proactively safeguarding their future ventures. Her proactive, solution-oriented approach empowers businesses to focus on growth with the assurance of strong legal protection.
In 2021, Antonella turned her entrepreneurial vision into reality by founding Colella Legal Studio during a pivotal moment for small businesses. Her firm reflects her commitment to serving clients with a modern, agile approach to legal services. A sought-after speaker and contributor, she regularly addresses legal issues impacting small businesses, including at National Aesthetic Spa Network (NASNPRO) conferences nationwide.
Based in the Philadelphia area, Antonella serves clients across the United States and internationally, delivering practical, business-savvy solutions to complex legal challenges.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor Rutgers University School of Law
Bachelor of Science, Finance cum laude American University
SOCIALS
FREE GUIDES
MakeUP in New York - September 2024 - Presenter - Beauty Bootcamp
"How to Start, grow and lead a successful beauty brand”
National Aesthetic Spa Network (NASNPRO) Conference Speaker
- October 2024 (Host) (Pennsylvania);
- January 2022 (Florida) Speaker/Presenter (Illegal Policies & Practices in the Spa);
- July 2023 (Pennsylvania) Speaker/Presenter (Legalities in the Esthetic Industry)
- September 2022 (Boston) Speaker/Presenter (How to run a successful beauty business)
Beauty Business Breakthrough Conference - Karen Hardee | February 2024
NASNPROTV - Beauty Law Trends and Practices with Your Beauty Lawyer, Antonella Colella, esq June 2023
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) :Counseling Small Business | Panelist
Slay the Spray Conference: Small Biz Law 101 | Speaker
Fashion Group International Philadelphia Event: Paperwork in a Pandemic: How to Keep Your Fashion Business Legally Balanced | Speaker
Understanding MoCRA and Legal 101 for Beauty Brands with Antonella
Colella esq.
The Beauty Solopreneur Podcast
The Importance of Contracts, Trademarks, and Copyrights in Your Beauty Business
Trademark vs. Patents with Antonella Colella
The Beauty Episode with the Fashion Law Network Podcast
Legal Issues Surrounding Canva
Skincare Anarchy Podcast
The Beauty Solopreneur Podcast
Beauty Business Babes Podcast
Wedding Industry Law Podcast
Fashion Law Network Podcast
BUSINESS LAW
TRADEMARK
BEAUTY LAW
Press & Speaking Engagements
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