Nicholas P. Terwilliger

Nicholas P. Terwilliger serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, teaching Wills and Trusts. A former musician with 30 years of experience across jazz, rock, and classical genres, he transitioned to law to address intellectual property challenges faced by artists. He holds a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2020) and a B.A. in Music Industry Studies from California State University, Northridge.

Education:

• J.D. (2020), Thomas Jefferson School of Law
• B.A. in Music Industry Studies, California State University, Northridge

His professional focus integrates intellectual property law with practical music industry experience, emphasizing copyright/trademark protection for artists and empathetic estate planning. His unique background enables him to translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance for creatives, particularly in wills and trusts administration.

Professor Terwilliger gained clinical experience at TJSL's I.P. clinic providing pro bono services to low-income clients. His current legal practice spans intellectual property, business law, and estate planning, though no formal research grants are documented in available materials.