The inaugural edition of Variety’s Music Legal Elite Report has recognized five Pryor Cashman Music Group Partners among the “top attorneys and business affairs executives handling matters in the dynamic music business.” This list recognizes the individuals who negotiate talent deals, champion the value of music copyrights, collaborate with top management on strategy, stay alert to legal threats, and, most importantly, lead their companies to success.

• Ilene S. Farkas
• James S. Sammataro
• Frank P. Scibilia
• Benjamin K. Semel
• Donald S. Zakarin

Benjamin Semel is quoted in the report on the trend of significant AI-related deals and disputes continuing to be a controversial topic in recorded music:

“From a legal standpoint, we also see opportunities for AI tools to assist with enforcing rights and safeguarding royalties in the era of Big Data. The great challenge now is to ensure that these benefits are not overshadowed by the profound risks in irresponsible and illegal use of AI tools.”

See the full 2024 Music Legal Elite Report using the link below.