Bill Ramsey brings over four decades of legal experience to his practice, focusing on complex civil and criminal litigation. He is also highly regarded in the entertainment industry for representing prominent artists, entertainers, and key figures in the music business, including business managers, financial advisors, talent agents, publishers, and record labels. A dedicated advocate, Bill consistently achieves exceptional outcomes for his clients, many of which remain confidential due to the sensitive nature of the matters involved. In recognition of his work, he has been recognized in Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers list since 2023.
He has been named as “Best of the Bar” on multiple occasions for his work in litigation and technology and has received the David Rutherford Award from the Nashville Bar Foundation (its highest award) as well as the John Tune Award from the Nashville Bar Association.
Known for his deep interest in technology, Bill brings a unique perspective to legal problem-solving. He speaks frequently to bar assocations and other organizations where he explores and explains emerging tech tools for legal professionals and business leaders. He regularly presents at national legal conferences and contributes a monthly article on technology and the law to the Nashville Bar Journal and other industry publications.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow; Board of Directors
- Nashville Bar Association, Past President; Pro Bono Volunteer
- Harry Phillips Inn of Court
- Second Harvest Food Bank, Former Board Member
- Tennessee Dance Theatre, Former Board Member
- Music City Triathlon, Race Director, 1989-2007
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Entertainment Law – Music, 2021-Present
- Named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers List, 2023-Present
- Selected to Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2006-2007; 2010-Present
- Recipient of the Nashville Bar Foundations’s David Rutherford Award, 2024
- Recipient of the Nashville Bar Association’s John Tune Award, 2011