Quinton D. Saffold, Esq. is an accomplished attorney, entrepreneur, and award-winning creative professional who brings a unique blend of legal expertise and firsthand music industry experience to the KAZI Board of Directors.
As the Founder and Managing Attorney of Saffold Law Group, PLLC, Quintin leads the firm’s strategic vision, specializing in Labor & Employment, Personal Injury, and Sports & Entertainment Law. His legal acumen has earned him consecutive recognition among The National Black Lawyers Top 100 for 2025 and 2026. Beyond his traditional practice, he is a recognized voice in the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) law, with published insights in Bloomberg Law and US Law Week, and is the founder of PickVI Sports, a sports management and NIL-focused platform.
Before navigating the courtroom, Quintin successfully navigated the music charts. He is an RIAA Platinum-selling and ASCAP award-winning songwriter with over a decade of experience in music licensing, publishing, and rights management. As the operator of his own music publishing company and an entertainment attorney representing rising talent, he possesses a deep, practical understanding of the modern creative economy.
Deeply committed to civic leadership and community empowerment, Quintin is a member of the Austin Bar Association’s Austin Young Lawyers Association Leadership Academy 2026. He has dedicated over 15 years to mentoring inner-city youth and previously served as the Advocate General for the Glenn T. Johnson Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association.
As a KAZI Board Member, Quintin is dedicated to preserving the station’s rich legacy as “The Voice of Austin” while strategically expanding its reach, revenue, and infrastructure to empower the next generation of creators.