We took a walk with our June speaker, Trey Jameson, and found out a little bit about what makes him tick. Here is a glimpse into his life…

What do you love most about what you do?

The connection with my clients. It is more than helping others. It is impacting entrepreneurs and their lives by being a constant resource, motivator, and person to lean on.

How did you get into your field of work? Did you always know you were going to be a lawyer?

Since I was five I wanted to be a lawyer and professor. And I could not tell you why. The passion for what I do came when I clerked for the Supreme Court of Uganda. I stumbled upon “bootleg” dvds and was curious as to why there were no extraterritorial laws to protect our artists. And that started my journey into intellectual property law.  I am extremely passionate about protecting artists and their creations.

How do you start your day?

For 30 minutes, I get online and read ESPN, Facebook, then Inc.com or Entrepreneur.com for five inspiring posts. Then I check my emails to wrap my mind around the work day.

Tell us about your proudest moment or accomplishment.

My artist pro-bono program is my most rewarding work. I mentor a deserving creative in the community for six months to establish a profitable business with appropriate IP protection and serve as a business advisor once legal work is done, with no charge for legal fees. I believe your biggest imprint is being a part of the community, not the size of your wallet.

Do you have a hidden talent?

So hidden, I am not aware of it!

Who or what gives you creative inspiration?

Reading. I read business and self-help books to get my brain going. It is amazing how while reading, my mind wanders and drifts and I start having all types of new ideas that I journal. I sometimes do not remember the book, but definitely the lessons via my ideas and thoughts.

What’s your go-to coffee order?

Iced coffee. Black. Nothing it it. No, not cream. No, not sugar. Black.

What is your favorite place in Charleston?

I have a hidden spot that I will never tell its location. Have to save something for a local!

How do you unwind or destress?

Riding through the “country” on the coast or wetlands.

RAPID FIRE ROUND:

• morning person or night owl? Both!
  
• summer or winter? summer
  
• mountains or beach? Beach, though the mountains in the PacWest are a close #2.
  
• pancakes or waffles? Neither
  
• fiction or non-fiction? Non-fiction

Join us for Trey’s talk on SURVIVAL on June 30th, or learn more about his work at: https://www.jameson-law.com/.