Testimonials - Apollo Sports & Entertainment Law Group

The Apollo Law Group can best be described as thorough, meticulous, and expedient; consistently ensuring that their client's best interest is priority number one while working collaboratively with all parties.

Tom Shaheen, Executive Director
North Carolina Education Lottery

Lauri is one of the most intelligent people I know. And she has the ability to apply those smarts in a way that produces real and creative outcomes. She has the ability to do outstanding creative work and to execute in a way that gets results and achieves objectives. I find that combination of strategic AND execution ability to be rare. She has a natural ability and highly effective commercial sense - she can build and maximize business relationships and has an outstanding ability to work with diverse organizations. She is driven to achieve success for the organization of which she is representing.

Cathy Bessant, President
Global Product Solutions at Bank America

Commercial for Novant Health, Inc.
Melinda - I wanted to thank you for all of your expert and extremely timely advice. We were able to negotiate much better terms thanks to your help. It was also a lot of fun working with you!

Betsy J. Walsh
Deputy General Counsel for Novant Health, Inc.

“Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Melinda and such an outstanding & caring legal team of people that work relentlessly to better my career & the world around me!”

Nash Grier, Digital Media Influencer with over 40 million followers

Lauri is one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to advising businesses. She has the unusual combination of intelligence, creativity and personality to solve any business problem. She was amazing at assisting us to get Speedway Benefits off the ground. She did the legal work, provided strategic direction, wrote business plans, and provided marketing insights. You will love working with her.

H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler
Former President & COO of Speedway Motorsports
President of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Just a short note to convey how much we appreciated your counsel on our recent production. Thanks for being so organized and for all your hard work! Your excitement for what you do made us look great. You were so fun and such a pleasure to work with…We look forward to doing more deals!

Dave Ross, Executive Producer
Dean River Productions
Los Angeles, CA

Whether you are working in North Carolina, North America or even the North Pole, you need to hire Melinda Morris Zanoni. She gets the job done. She does not over lawyer deals yet always gets better terms than I expect. She is smart, tough, and always has your back.

Kevin Reidy, Producer & UPM
Beverly Hills, CA

I have worked with Melinda for some time now and it is rare you find an attorney that can provide strong knowledge of the law; expert guidance about the entertainment industry, and still work with you one-on-one to make sure the solutions are specifically tailored for your personal situation. As a matter of fact, I have found only one - and that is why I cannot give any higher recommendation. In addition, her proactive thinking advises you on avoiding issues before you even see them coming, saving you quite a bit of money in the long run."

Ralph Boral
Rising Star Studios

Melinda's legal expertise and leadership make her the best in the business. We are fortunate to have her on our side.

Miller Gaffney & Carol Lee Brosseau
"Art Breakers" on Ovation TV

Melinda Morris Zanoni and her team have provided exceptional service and help with music rights and contract negotiations. They quickly grasp the nuances and priorities so that negotiations are efficient and successful.

Toni Steedman Zelickson, CEO
Blue Socks Media

Working with the Apollo team and Ric Flair was both enjoyable and seamlessly smooth. Absolutely on time professionals. Ric Flair, in person, exceeded all of our expectations and lived up to his reputation as a tireless and energetic performer. I like Elvis, but I love Ric Flair!!! It was truly a magical experience!

Davis W. Smith
The Gorilla Law Firm

To use a few sports metaphors: Melinda Morris Zanoni is a triple threat. I find her advice in legal issues, business and life, in general, to be invaluable. She is an All-Star!!

Terry Hanson
Hanson Enterprises
Sports Management, Radio, TV, and Movie Development

HiTech Stages LTD
It's a pleasure working with an attorney who responds quickly, charges reasonable rates, and takes a practical approach to issues while still ensuring that we are well protected.

David Rebak, President
West Vancouver, BC

From the day I was introduced to Melinda it's been nothing but the very best of experiences relationally and professionally alike. She is a true pro, and anyone who has had the pleasure of working with her has most likely experienced someone with an authentic passion for her work and for the people she serves…

Steve Martinez, President & CEO
Stonewood Entertainment

Prompt, results-oriented, business approach to the practice of law. Nothing gets by them. They go above and beyond, always act with integrity, and somehow make dealing with legal matters fun.

Michael D. Pruitt, CEO and President
Chanticleer Holdings Inc.
(Owner Hooters of America Inc.)

Melinda and her group went out of their way to make sure we got everything we needed—they were very accommodating and easy to work with--- and we can't wait to do more with them!

Baron Miller, Producer
ESPN

So thankful to have Melinda and her team behind me every step of the way! Professional and supportive. Thank you, Apollo!

Jennifer Hurvitz Weintraub, Author
"Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A Divorce
Coach's Guide to Staying Married"