Atty. Jay L. Cooper
Jay L. Cooper is the Founder of the Los Angeles Entertainment Practice and focuses his practice on music industry, motion picture, television, Internet, multimedia and intellectual property issues.
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Jay L. Cooper is a Shareholder; Founder, LA Entertainment Practice based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Educated at DePaul University College of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of S and A. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay L. Cooper is the Founder of the Los Angeles Entertainment Practice and focuses his practice on music industry, motion picture, television, Internet, multimedia and intellectual property issues
- He represents individuals and companies on intellectual property matters and contract negotiations, including recording and publishing agreements for individual artists and composers
- actor, director, producer and writer agreements in film and television
- executive employment agreements
- complex acquisitions and sales of entertainment catalogs
- production agreements on behalf of music, television and motion picture companies, and all entertainment issues relative to the Internet and digital services
- Concentrations •Intellectual property •Copyright •Agreements for Music, Publishing, Film, Television •Internet Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2004-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Entertainment Law - Music
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, 1987-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year,' Entertainment Law - Music, Los Angeles, 2026 •Listed, The Hollywood Reporter, 'Power Lawyers: Lifetime Honoree, Legal Legends,” 2020-2024 •Named, Billboard magazine, 'Top Music Lawyers,' 2017-2024 •Listed, Variety, 'Legal Impact Report,' 2013, 2022, 2024 •Listed, Variety, 'Dealmakers Impact Report,' 2014, 2016, 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, Euromoney's Expert Guides, 'Best of the Best,' Media, 2019 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004-2018 •Recipient, SESAC Visionary Award, 2017 •Listed, The Daily Journal, 'Top 50 Entertainment Lawyers,' 2014 •Recipient, 'Music Attorney of the Year Award,' A&R Worldwide's International Music Industry Award, 2014 •Listed, The International Who's Who of Sports & Entertainment Lawyers, 2013-2014 •Recipient, Entertainment Attorney of the Year Service Award, Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI), 2009 •Recipient, Entertainment Attorney of the Year, Beverly Hills Bar Association •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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