Clients

The practice has served clients across music, film, television, technology, and the direct sales industry, from individual creators through established companies. Clients are named here only where they have agreed to it. Every other matter stays confidential.

Music

  • J2 (Jay Singh), producer, songwriter, and composer. Co-wrote and produced Shakira’s “Dare (La La La)” alongside Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Cirkut. The reworked version, “La La La (Brazil 2014),” was performed by Shakira at the closing ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. His compositions are widely used in film, television, and game trailers.
  • Chris Wallace, songwriter, producer, and recording artist. Lead singer of The White Tie Affair, which toured in support of Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. His single “Remember When (Push Rewind)” reached the American Top 40. He signed as a songwriter with Pulse Music Group, with credits including R5’s “Easy Love” and The Summer Set’s “Happy For You.”
  • Teddy Riley, Grammy Award winning multi platinum artist and producer.
  • Aaron Pearce, Grammy Award winning multi platinum producer and songwriter. Credits include Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, and Boyz II Men, and he co-wrote “Let It Grow (Celebrate The World)” for the Dr. Seuss film The Lorax.
  • Andrew Lane, Billboard Award winning multi platinum producer.
  • Corte Ellis, music industry executive, songwriter, and label head.
  • Bunny DeBarge, of DeBarge, the Motown group behind “Rhythm of the Night.”
  • Treach, of Naughty by Nature.
  • Rondell Cobbs, professionally Mr. Beatz, producer. Produced Birdman’s “Always Strapped,” which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, with further Cash Money Records credits including Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.

Film and television

  • Scott Hansen, Digital Thunderdome. Film representation, music supervision, and ongoing business and legal advisory.

Technology

  • The Software Works, a software development company. Outside counsel and business advisor.

Representative matters

Beyond individual representation, the practice regularly handles:

  • Song catalog sales and acquisitions, including diligence and chain of title
  • Royalty collection, auditing, and recovery
  • Music supervision and synchronization licensing for film and television
  • Formation, governance, and commercial agreements for startups and established companies
  • Trademark and copyright registration and portfolio strategy
  • Regulatory compliance for direct sales and consumer facing businesses

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter.