Joyce Sydnee Dollinger

About Joyce Sydnee Dollinger

Joyce Sydnee Dollinger\"Entertainment Attorney with Head, Heart & Soul.\"“Joyce is a rare breed of attorney. Schooled in the rigors of logic that form the foundation of the law, yet immersed in the creative vibrancy that shapes the entertainment business, she moves easily between and within these worlds.”“She is a down to earth, cost-effective and practical business entertainment attorney with experience and she provides quality representation.”PRIVATE PRACTICE AttorneyTRANSACTIONS / ADVICE / STRATEGYfor Artists | Songwriters | Musical Estates | Companies | Buyers of Music Assets | Music Producers | Artist ManagersExperience in: Termination of Grants of Copyright | Music Publishing | Recorded Music | Conducting Copyright Due Diligence / in connection with the sale and acquisition of music catalogs | Counseling on Copyright and Licensing Matters | Advising on Music Production ProjectsBUSINESS AFFAIRS Counsel LEGAL / STRATEGY / OPERATIONS / ADMINISTRATIONfor Media Conglomerate | Start-ups (well-funded)| Nonprofits / FoundationsExperience in: Concert Promotion | Recorded Music | Music Publishing | Licensing | Clearances | Copyright | Merchandise | Technology / Wireless / Digital MediaHelping CLIENTS to:– Maximize ROI – Protect their INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY– Generate more REVENUE from their Media Assets Those I\'ve worked with, (Motown)| BMG (Arista / LaFace)| George Clinton Palm Pictures | Palm Publishing | Manga | Quango | RES Media Group | Rykodisc | Sputnik 7 Zenbu Media / Relix Magazine / Global Rhythm / Metal Edge / Metal Maniacs / Country Life / Relix Records & Publishing / Green Apple Festival / JammysAriel Publicity / Cyber PR | Cellfish Media | Panache Booking | Airgo Music | Wear Your Music | AkademiksAdministered Contracts (on corporate level)Arista | Bad Boy | LaFace | Melisma Records Aretha Franklin | Carlos Santana | Prince | Usher | Whitney HoustonClearance Credits 2 Men | Diana Ross | 98 Degrees | Stevie Wonder | The Entertainment / Music and Intellectual Property law – Exec-level Business Affairs / Decision-making / Development(corporate & small business)– Contracts – Negotiation / Drafting / Administration AIMP– EASL / NYSBA– #iVoted FestivalAdmitted to the York | Florida.

Experience

1. Partner

   Alter, Kendrick & Baron, Llp

   Jun 2023 — Present

   ALTER, KENDRICK & BARON, LLP, New York, Music Copyright Law Firm• Representing clients in complex transaction involving the ACQUISITION and SALE of significant MUSIC ASSETS and advising on domestic and international COPYRIGHT LAW. • RESEARCH of various Music Catalogs • Statutory TERMINATIONS of Transfers:– Preparation of / Serving / Recording Notices of Termination (on behalf of Top Tier Clientele & Heritage Artists)– Work on both Section 203 & 304(c) Terminations(for Compositions & Sound Recordings) • Negotiating / Drafting / Implementing of Music Publishing AGREEMENTS • Music Publishing DUE DILIGENCE & Research /Work with Songwriters / Publishers / Musical Estates • Research Legal Issues on advanced COPYRIGHT Issues & Prepare Memoranda

Education

• University of Miami School of Law

  JD | Juris Doctor, Law

  1994 — 1997

• Bucknell University

  BA, International Relations & Russian (double major)

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Intellectual Property
• Record Labels
• Strategic Partnerships
• Licensing
• Trademarks
• Film
• Joint Ventures
• Mediation
• Public Speaking
• Business Development
• Start-Ups
• Music Industry
• Entertainment Law
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Copyright Law
• Music
• Recording
• Trademark Infringement
• Digital Distribution
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Songwriting
• Music Law
• Social Media
• Business Affairs
• Cyberlaw
• Television
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Corporate Law
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Entrepreneurship
• New Media
• Music Licensing
• Music Publishing
• Publicity
• Entertainment
• Festivals