Meet Tyler Garber | Artist Manager & Entertainment Attorney

I started The Hood Elle Woods because creatives need legal representation and management that cares about their well-being as a human, and they need to feel comfortable enough to talk to their representatives candidly. In my opinion, the best way to foster that relationship with your clients is to actually take the time to get to know them, and be interested in them. Often times in this industry, artists make legal and management relationships based on notoriety and reputation; however, the artist and representation often are not on the same page because they don’t have a relationship that extends from the work itself. I get to know my clients, talk to my clients and try to be as accessible as possible, and all because I remember that folks just want someone to talk to who has their back and they know has their best interest in mind.

The Hood Elle Woods is the moniker that I’ve adopted in my business as an artist manager and entertainment attorney. As a native of Inglewood, California, I pride myself on vigorously advocating for my clients, and educating them along the way. I have a particular interest in representing clients from the inner city and BIPOC communities. As a former middle school and high school math teacher, it is a core value of mine to be able to break down complicated legal terms and strategies so that my clients are empowered to make better decisions for their businesses. My practice encompasses a wide range of transactional matters in music and entertainment, including deals with major film studios, record labels, and publishing companies.

I have friends that come visit me from the South and the East Coast, so I always take them to Leimert Park on Sundays to shop the vendors and get some locally made goods from small, black-owned businesses. I’d make sure to hit up Simply Wholesome off of Slauson for a Simply Heaven smoothie and a patty on the way to the beach, or Earle’s on Crenshaw for a vegan chili cheese dog. We’d stay at the beach and walk the pier, probably Redondo Beach because that was my go-to spot in high school. Then, we’d make sure to go for a night drive near Lake Hollywood to see a dope view of the city at night. During the day it makes for a great hike.

Aside from my network of family and friends, there are many folks and organizations that have helped guide my path. From Kiddie Kollege and Calvary Christian School in Inglewood, California, that supported my elementary years and taught me who I was as a young, black girl growing up in Inglewood… to College Match founded by Harley Frankel and Environmental Charter High School in my high school years that expanded my possibilities and experiences in ways I could never have imagined. I have been blessed to have caring teachers, mentors, and supporters who have loved on me and encouraged me to be my best self. Shout out to my Mawrters at Bryn Mawr College, my professors and mentors at University of Pennsylvania and Southwestern Law School, and my students at Master Prep Middle School and Gratz High School in North Philly. I have a loving support network that was built during each stage of my journey.