Jason Berger Speaks With Billboard for Article on Music Industry Attorneys' Heavy Workloads

Philadelphia, Pa. (July 31, 2023) - Philadelphia Partner Jason Berger recently spoke with Billboard for an article titled, “Music Lawyers Have a Problem: Too Many Clients, Too Many Deals & Too Much Paperwork,” which discusses the issue of overextended attorneys in the music industry.

As the article describes, lawyers play a significant role in the music industry, although they typically operate behind the scenes. In addition, the article explains that in some cases, attorneys stretch themselves too thin in their representation of music industry clients. On this subject, Mr. Berger told Billboard, “Some lawyers abuse that position because of the money that can be made when you’re in such a unique space.” The article goes on to offer the varying perspectives of music industry attorneys and to address reasons behind their heavy caseloads.

Mr. Berger is a member of Lewis Brisbois’ Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice. His practice focuses on securing and negotiating agreements in the music, television/film, digital media, technology, art, and fashion industries. Mr. Berger works with a diverse client base that includes developing artists, producers, bands, independent record labels, management companies, and others. Recently, he represented several producers who contributed creatively to Lil Uzi Vert’s “Pink Tape” album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 list during the week of July 10, 2023.

Read the full Billboard article here.