Music & Entertainment

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.