Michael Donaldson, Esq.

Powerhouse entertainment lawyer and negotiating guru Michael Donaldson has distilled a lifetime of negotiating success into a simple, straightforward plan to get what you want, when you want it – without angst. In his successful entertainment law practice, Michael represents writers, directors and producers. He was co-chairman of the Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and is listed in Who’s Who of American Law. He is considered an expert in the areas of negotiating and intellectual property. He has negotiated for and against some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

If you’ve ever been uncertain before a negotiation, felt beaten up after, or thought you could have and should have negotiated better, a Fearless Negotiating workshop will teach you step by step how to erase your fears and preconceptions and tap into the master negotiator that lives within you. Michael Donaldson’s Wish Want Walk method of Fearless Negotiating has been taught in seminars around the world.

Michael travels extensively to annual meetings, universities, and corporate headquarters throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe to give keynotes and lead workshops on the topic of negotiating. He is particularly well known for his three day negotiating intensive workshops for executives. His expertise, developed over a lifetime of experience and learning, makes him a highly sought after speaker and negotiation consultant. Michael’s expansive knowledge of negotiating coupled with his energetic and engaging style delivers powerful results to each seminar attendee. Bob Uhler, president and CEO of MWH Global states, “For any endeavor, business or otherwise, that depends on quality contracts, the potential return of investment of Michael Donaldson’s “Wish Want Walk” negotiation method is virtually infinite.”

Donaldson is an award winning author of Fearless Negotiating, Negotiating for Dummies and Clearance & Copyright. Clearance & Copyright is used as a required text in more than 50 universities. He is currently working on a new book that will focus on his Wish Want Walk method of negotiating and success in life.