Sidney Fohrman

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ABOUT SIDNEY FOHRMAN

I am a partner in the Entertainment and Media practice group and chair of the Music Industry practice at Paul Hastings. With a focus on the intersection of technology, and the purchase and sale, and financing (including ABS) of music catalogs, my diverse clients include public and private companies, asset managers / private equity firms, talent, public figures and entrepreneurs on a wide range of entertainment and media matters including music, interactive and location-based entertainment, podcasting, digital fitness platforms, sports and live events.I am a nationally recognized music lawyer with broad experience representing global media companies and prominent content creators in complex corporate and entertainment transactions. My work includes recording and music publishing; the purchase, sale and financing of music catalogs; and podcasting and content licensing agreements, as well as composer agreements for film and television; live event promoter and production agreements; and performance agreements relating to music festivals and live concerts.A frequent speaker and writer on new issues in music and entertainment, including the impact and utility of artificial intelligence, interactive media, live events and blockchain technology, I advise clients on new media business models and joint ventures. I also handle content and licensing deals involving technology and new media exploitation; endorsement and sponsorship arrangements; publishing, copyright and trademark transactions; and live event production, labor, trade and venue matters.