Music & Entertainment
Protecting Creativity, Maximizing Opportunity, and Empowering the Entertainment Industry
Our firm represents clients across the full entertainment ecosystem, including:
Record labels
Music publishers
Distributors
Digital/mobile content service providers
Merchandise companies
Artist management companies
Investors
Producers
Authors
Songwriters
Artists
Areas of Focus
We provide comprehensive legal services covering all aspects of the music and entertainment industry:
Digital Media & Streaming – Licensing, distribution, and compliance for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and emerging platforms
Music & Recorded Media – Recording, production, publishing, and royalty matters
Interactive Media – Video games, apps, AR/VR projects, and fan engagement platforms
Live Entertainment – Touring contracts, festival agreements, venue arrangements, and performance rights
Entertainment Intellectual Property – Copyrights, trademarks, and Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) protection
Photography & Literary Publishing – Rights licensing, publishing agreements, and enforcement
Review the FAQ for additional information.
Capabilities
Clients are guided through every stage of their creative careers and business ventures, including:
Contracts & Transactions
Recording, producing, distribution, songwriting, and publishing agreements
Music licensing agreements for physical, digital, and streaming formats
Merchandising, touring, and live appearance contracts
Endorsement, sponsorship, advertising, promotion, and brand partnership agreements
Intra-group and joint venture agreements for bands, production teams, and creative collectives
Film and TV composer, soundtrack, and scoring agreements
Business & Strategy Advisory
Business development & media initiatives
Multi-platform content creation guidance
Consumer and retail marketing compliance
Reputation protection
Intellectual Property
Copyright and trademark registration and enforcement
Licensing, royalty collection, and IP portfolio management
Rights of privacy and publicity protection, including Name, Image, and Likeness rights
Clearance of complex multiparty rights for music, film, TV, and digital platforms
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Contract disputes and royalty claim resolution
Copyright and trademark infringement actions
Copyright termination claims
Representation in state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation
The music and entertainment industry rewards creativity, but demands strong legal protections. We know that every contract you sign and every right you license can shape your career for years to come. Our attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with practical business insight, ensuring that your work—and your future—are secure.
Whether you’re an established artist, an independent label, or a tech startup streaming platform, we work to protect your interests and position you for long-term success in a competitive marketplace.
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FAQ
Do you represent both artists (e.g. songwriters, producers, recording artists) and companies (e.g. record labels, music publishers, distributors, etc.)?
- Yes, we represent both. However, any representation will be subject to a check for conflicts of interest with past and present clients.
Someone is infringing my music. Do I need a registered copyright to pursue a claim for copyright infringement?
- Yes, you do need to have a registered copyright to pursue a copyright infringement claim. Our firm can register your copyrights for you so that you can sue for copyright infringement. However, it is important to note that if the infringement occurred before you registered your copyright, you cannot recover for the statutory damages set forth in the Copyright Act, which can be increased to as much as $150,000 per work infringed if the infringement is deemed to be “willful”. If the infringement occurred before the work was registered, you can only recover for actual damages, which are typically calculated as the infringer’s profits or the plaintiff’s lost licensing fees.
A music publisher reached out to me offering a deal. I am already affiliated with BMI (or ASCAP) – do I still need a publishing deal?
- Signing up with a performance rights organization (PRO) like ASCAP or BMI is an essential step in collecting your songwriting royalties, but it is not a replacement for a music publisher. Music publishers can do lots of things that the PROs cannot, like give you advances on royalties, collect your mechanical royalties from sources like Spotify and Apple Music, pitch your music for film and television, and provide you with a dedicated A&R representative. Our firm’s music and entertainment practice has a deep background and expertise in music publishing, and would be more than happy to advise you on a music publishing deal.
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