Grayson currently sits on the board of directors for Delta Dental and True Religion.
Previously, Grayson was the CEO and a board member of American Apparel, a $650M vertically integrated apparel manufacturer (the largest in North America) (all Made in USA products) with a 50-country global footprint, served by 250 retail locations, a digital retail site and a wholesale business. She significantly improved the Company's operations and supply chain. She then successfully sold the company to Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL).
Grayson first joined American Apparel as its General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President. In that role, she oversaw and had full P&L responsibility for the Legal Department, the Human Resources Department, the Environmental, Health & Safety Department and the Risk Management Department. She also managed investor and corporate public relations for the Company and acted as the Corporate Secretary for the Company's Board of Directors.
Prior to joining American Apparel, Grayson was a partner in the M&A/corporate governance practice groups of Jones Day and Loeb & Loeb.
Grayson is a Board Leadership Fellow and a Corporate Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). She is also a member of the Committee of 200 (C200) the preeminent global organization for women business leaders (membership is by nomination and election only). She is a recipient of the In-House Impact Award from The Recorder (The American Lawyer) and of the 40 Under 40 Recognition Award from the M&A Advisor. She was also named one of "L.A.'s Top 40 Dealmakers" in the Los Angeles Business Journal "Who's Who in L.A. Law".
Attorneys
Partner
Angeline Harris
From working at the prestigious Lee, Wooden & Ziegler LLP to opening her own practice in 2001, Angeline has represented Arts & Entertainment clients large and small for nearly 20 years. She made headlines in 2010 when she secured the “Kingston Woman” rights to songwriter Helen Jones and continues to provide the same dedication to all her clients. Practicing since the first internet boom, Angeline has hands-on experience with how technology affects the creative industry. Staying ahead of the law’s frequent changes is Angeline’s sixth sense.
Education
ATLANTIC LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 1997
IVY UNIVERSITY
B.A., Film & Music, 1994
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• IP Law for Creatives Association, Member-at-Large
• Civil Rights Conservation, Secretary
Bar Admissions
• New York, Tennessee, California
Partner
Spencer Ingram
Spencer focuses on the various facets of law that revolve around digital media and technology, whether that’s securing patents and trademarks for wearable tech or negotiating distribution agreements for the now prolific AZL App. Prior to co-founding Harris Ingram, he managed the tech startup accounts for Lee, Wooden & Ziegler LLP. Spencer has represented and advised entrepreneurs on best legal practices for their business for over 15 years.
Education
PIERCE SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1999
WORLD UNIVERSITY
B.A., Economics, 1995
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• Constitutional Conservation, Member
Bar Admissions
• New York, Illinois, California
ASSOCIATE
Isabel Sonam
Isabel got her start working under Hugo Walters, Esq., director of the ABC Fashion Institute. She specializes in all things related to fashion law, whether that’s securing a trademark for a logo design or helping clients work through federal textile laws. Before joining Harris Ingram, she was an associate at fine arts practice Veronica Chin, PLLC. Isabel also represents fine artists, galleries, appraisers, and more on art litigation matters.
Education
EMPIRE LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2002
NAMELESS UNIVERSITY
B.A., Art History, 1999
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
Bar Admissions
• New York, California