Helping entertainment industry executives and performers make sound business decisions.
At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, our Entertainment Law Practice Group provides comprehensive legal services tailored to clients in the dynamic and fast-paced music and film industry. Practice Chair Jared M. Shababb’s clients include major and independent performing artists, Grammy Award-winning producers and mixers, songwriters, managers, industry executives, independent record labels and publishers, as well as film and video production companies, modeling agencies, and influencers.
We help you to make sound business decisions in a number of areas, such as:
Our attorneys have a comprehensive understanding of the music business, assisting artists, songwriters, producers, and independent record labels with contract negotiations, recording agreements, publishing agreements, producer agreements, and royalty disputes. We help clients navigate the intricacies of the music business while maximizing their artistic and financial potential.
We help ensure you are collecting all royalties and publishing moneys due to you, including working with labels and record company to ensure artists and producers are paid, registering your compositions with your PRO (such as BMI or ASCAP) and the MLC to ensure you are collecting all publishing monies due to you in the United States.
We advise clients on a wide range of matters related to film, television, and digital content production, financing, distribution, and licensing. From negotiating complex agreements to navigating intellectual property rights, we ensure our clients’ creative endeavors are legally protected and commercially viable.
We offer strategic counsel on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark, and right of publicity issues. Whether safeguarding original creative works or managing brand assets, we help clients develop and implement effective IP strategies to protect their valuable assets and maintain a competitive edge.
In the digital age, technology and new media present both opportunities and challenges for media and entertainment companies. We offer strategic counsel on emerging legal issues, such as virtual reality, AI, Web3.0, and blockchain, helping clients leverage technology to innovate and expand their reach while mitigating legal risks.
Mandelbaum Barrett PC Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Rankings
June 9, 2025
Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to announce that several of our key practice areas have been ranked in the Chambers USA 2025 guide, one of the legal industry’s most respected directories for top law firms and attorneys. These rankings reflect our team’s strong track record, deep legal knowledge, and client-focused approach across a wide range […]
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About Our Entertainment Law Team
Practice Chair Jared M. Shababb has been in the entertainment business his entire life. He grew up acting in films, musical theater, performed stand-up comedy, and even played in local bands. Jared has always been passionate about the entertainment industry and has a deep understanding of industry dynamics, trends, and best practices. Our practice group takes a proactive and strategic approach to legal representation, providing personalized solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals and objectives.
For comprehensive legal representation in the entertainment and media business, trust the experienced attorneys at Mandelbaum Barrett PC. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you in achieving your business objectives and protecting your legal interests.