Tom Buscaglia

Tom Buscaglia, also known as the Game Attorney, is a legal professional based in the Seattle, Washington area. He is a principal at The Game Attorney PC and has an extensive background in Federal Trial and Appellate Courts, including the US Supreme Court. Tom earned his Law degree with honors from Georgetown in 1985 and holds a B.A. in Philosophy with honors from S.U.N.Y., Buffalo.

With over three decades of experience, Tom has provided legal assistance to more than 200 independent game developers on various business and legal matters since 1991. He has been actively involved in the International Game Developers Association, serving in leadership positions such as Chair, Vice Chair, and treasurer. Tom founded and chaired the IGDA charity Foundation and led the IGDA Seattle Chapter. Additionally, he contributed a chapter on \

Efficient Developer Agreements\

to the book The Secrets of the Game Business.

Tom is a prolific writer, known for his Game Law series of articles and an Expert Blog on Gamasutra.com. He often speaks on topics related to the business and legal aspects of the game industry, being a recurring presenter at major events like the Game Developers Conference. Tom has been a keynote speaker at notable events like the Steam Dev Days and engages with the Simulation and Modeling sector to highlight the value of Game technologies beyond entertainment.

Passionate about supporting independent game developers in establishing strong business foundations, Tom shares insights on the do's and don'ts for beginners in the industry. He has also released a comprehensive startup developer's business and legal kit, providing essential information and forms tailored to the needs of startup developers. At FaTe[F8S], Tom is the founder and Supreme Warlord of FaTe's Minions, an online gaming 'clan' competing in various online competitions since 1998, reflecting his deep engagement as a 'hard-core' gamer. Through his gaming experience, Tom possesses a unique understanding and appreciation of the game industry.

Tom Buscaglia's expertise as 'The Game Attorney' encompasses a broad spectrum of legal matters within the gaming industry, making him a trusted figure among independent game developers and industry professionals alike.