Speaking
The MusicPreneurs Mindset Summit – moderator and panelist; spoke on DIY for the independent artist, team building and how to go about adding an attorney; licensing and copyrights; Fall 2017
MusicMaker’s Workshop – panelist; spoke about publishing and understanding copyright and licensing; Summer 2017
Parson The New School – panelist; ‘The business of music: How can “free” work for me?’; Discussed social media roles; what are copyright and other legal issues; Winter 2016
Dewey Beach Music Conference – panelist; spoke on panel regarding current developments in copyright and licensing; Fall 2016
Institute of Audio Research – panelist; ‘Dig Deeper’: A Talk on Sampling; Fall 2016
Hartt School of Music – guest speaker; Created virtual seminar regarding the importance of IP law and the necessities of legal coverage for independent artists
NYU Stern School of Business – guest speaker; Participation in Media and Entertainment: Strategic Steps for Growth class; Spring 2016
Elm City Music Festival – panelist and speaker; spoke about the music publishing industry. Fall/Winter 2015
Dewey Beach Music Conference – panelist; spoke on panel regarding the legalities surrounding music publishing, licensing, and intellectual property; Fall 2015
NYC Music Industry Meet Up – panelist; Discussed revenue streams for musicians. Summer 2015
NYU Stern School of Business – guest speaker; Participation in Media and Entertainment: Strategic Steps for Growth class; Spring 2015
New York Law School – panelist; Entertainment Law: How entertainment lawyers have been affected by streaming services, the decline of album sales, and other trends; Spring 2015.
Montauk Music Festival – Panelist; Legal hurdles and trends in music industry; Spring 2015
Parsons: The New School – panelist; Discussing many ways in how music makes money now; Winter 2014
BMS – Speaker; Educated attendees on the changes in the music industry; Fall 2014
Montauk Music Festival – Panelist; Legal perspective on the music industry from the Artist’s point of view; Spring 2014
Score Workshop – speaker; discussed the fundamentals of starting your own business and the legal entities that come with it; such as trademarks, patents, copyright, and intellectual property; Spring 2014
NYU Stern School of Business – guest speaker; Participation in Media and Entertainment: Strategic Steps for Growth class; Spring 2014
CMJ – Mentor; Educated attendees on general practices within the music industry; Fall 2013
NYU Stern School of Business – guest speaker; Participation in Media and Entertainment: Strategic Steps for Growth class; Spring 2013
Parsons: The New School – panelist/organizer; discussed the monetization of various new music revenue streams in 2013; Winter 2012/2013
Professional Children’s School – Speaker; Spoke about individual artistic creations and copyright law; Winter 2012
First Monday’s – organizer/chairman – panelist; discussing general business practices for DIY music artists; Fall 2012
Bergen Community College – guest speaker; discussed the importance of deals and contracts as well the relevance of social media in today’s industry; Fall 2012
CMJ – panelist; Discussion regarding the recording of cover songs, how to exploit your recorded covers through performance, streaming, and arranging; new ways to monetize cover songs; Fall 2012
New York Law School – Panelist; When Indie Music Business & Law Collide; Spring 2012