About Michael
Michael Woolf built a path that crosses technology, creative media and law. He earned his J.D. from Belmont University College of Law in 2016. Before law school he studied technical arts and design, completing a Bachelor of Professional Studies at the University of Memphis with a concentration in 3D animation, and he attended Tennessee State University earlier in his academic career.
He spent the first part of his working life in product and creative development. In 2012 he served as director of product development at DevDigital, a role that put him at the intersection of design, user experience and interactive projects. His involvement in game development dates back to the late 1990s through membership in the International Game Developers Association and other industry groups. Those years gave him practical exposure to production pipelines, intellectual property issues and the commercial realities of creative technology.
Woolf moved into legal practice after law school. He joined Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC as an attorney in 2016. Two years later he launched Boon Legal, where he is listed as founder and legal advisor. At Boon Legal he combines his prior industry experience and legal training to advise clients operating at the junction of media, technology and entertainment. His work has included counseling creators, studios and companies that develop interactive content.
He has sought formal training that mirrors his mixed background. Woolf holds the Legal Project Practitioner credential from the International Institute of Legal Project Management and a Gamification Design Certification from The Engagement Alliance. Those certifications inform how he approaches project workflow and client engagement. Outside the office he has been active in civic and industry organizations. He serves on the board of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival and acts as an advisor and mentor at Vanderbilt’s Wond’ry and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. He is a member of the Video Game Bar Association, Film-com (where he chairs the video gaming group), the State Bar of Tennessee and the International Game Developers Association.
Colleagues describe him as someone who moves easily between legal analysis and product conversations. He blends practical knowledge of interactive development with attorney-level attention to contract and IP detail. He currently advises clients on legal matters involving technology, video games, entertainment and related commercial issues.
