Music and Entertainment Law

Our practice is built on a deep understanding of the music industry - its evolving creative economy and increasingly complex legal landscape. We represent clients in high-stakes disputes that influence careers, protect creative assets, and safeguard reputations.

In addition to our litigation work, we advise on the full spectrum of music and entertainment law, combining long-standing industry knowledge with insight into merging legal and business challenges. Based in Nashville, TN (Music City), our entertainment lawyers work with prominent artists, entertainers, independent labels and publishers, producers, business managers, and key figures in the music business on:

• Recording agreements, publishing agreements, producer agreements, touring agreements, and merchandising agreements
• Licensing and synchronization 
• Public performance rights
• Catalog acquisitions and the protection and commercialization of musical works
• Intellectual property protection, including trademark, copyright, and Section 203 terminations

Entertainment Litigation and Crisis Management

Our lawyers provide strategic, discreet, and rapid response support. We work closely with clients and their teams to resolve disputes efficiently through pre-litigation negotiation, mediation, or litigation, while remaining sensitive to their long-term professional and creative goals. 

We represent artists, executives, and entertainment companies in a wide range of high-stakes matters, including: 

• Music and copyright infringement disputes
• Contract and deal-term disputes
• Business-management and fiduciary-duty conflicts
• Royalty underpayment and accounting litigation 
• Defamation and right-of-publicity matters
• Brand-protection and reputation-management strategies 
• Crisis situations involving allegations of assault, harassment, stalking, or other personal-conduct issues
• Emergency injunctions, restraining orders, and other urgent relief