John has extensive experience of safeguarding. He is a qualified social worker with a Masters in Child Protection Studies with decades of experience as a practitioner, manager and lead auditor within children social care, an expert witness in court proceedings, a children’s guardian for CAFCASS and as a lecturer in higher education where he led the teaching on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
When approached to offer consultancy to the Head of Safeguarding at one of the world’s leading football clubs, he was momentarily speechless. He glanced at the calendar to confirm that it was not April 1st, and as the person on the phone was a highly-regarded former student whose judgement he trusted, he decided to jump at the opportunity. And as the saying goes, the rest is history.
Over the years John is fortunate enough to have worked with some exceptional people to whom he turns when commissions require a team of experts. He is proud to call them Associates
John is photographer with a love of portraiture and landscapes and so you are liable to find random images on the site whose presence is explained by the fact that he didn’t have to ask permission.
Associates
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