Atty. Jay L. Cooper

Atty. Jay L. Cooper

Jay L. Cooper focuses his practice on music industry, motion picture, television, multimedia and intellectual property issues.

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Profile Summary

About Jay L. Cooper at a glance

Jay L. Cooper is a entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California, Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at DePaul University (—). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Music (Los Angeles) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay L. Cooper focuses his practice on music industry, motion picture, television, multimedia and intellectual property issues
  • He represents individuals and companies on intellectual property matters 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
  • Jay has guest lectured at Harvard Law School, UCLA Law School, USC Law School, USC Music School, Stanford Law School, Boalt Hall, Tulane Law School, the Florida Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the California Copyright Conference, MIDEM, the American Film Market, the Cannes Film Festival, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the U.S
  • Copyright Society, and the American Bar Association
  • He is also a former adjunct professor of Entertainment Law at Loyola Law School

Practice Areas Explained

Jay L. Cooper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay L. Cooper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay L. Cooper

Where is Jay L. Cooper's law office located?
Jay L. Cooper's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay L. Cooper handle?
Jay L. Cooper focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Jay L. Cooper go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Jay L. Cooper received?
Jay L. Cooper's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Music (Los Angeles); Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television; Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law.

Education

DePaul University
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Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Music (Los Angeles)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Film
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Literary
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Music
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Talent Deals in TV and Motion Pictures
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Theatrical
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Governors Award, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section as "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year," 2003
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ed Rubin Service Award, American Bar Association, 2004
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Marquis "Who's Who In American Law," "Who's Who in America" and "Best of the Best 2000-2005"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Billboard Magazine, Entertainment Attorney of the Year
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Supplement to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal, "California's Leading Lawyers Top 100," September 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Star Award, State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section, 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" Award, Century City Bar Association, 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500 United States, Media and Entertainment - Film, Music and TV, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Los Angeles Business Journal, "Who's Who in L.A. Law," 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hollywood Reporter, "Power Lawyers: Top 100 Outside Counsel," 2007 and 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Journal, one of the Top 10 Copyright Lawyers in California, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Variety, List of Top Dealmakers in the Entertainment Industry, September 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Media Group, The Best of the Best USA 2009 for Media Law, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Service Award, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Journal, as one of the 25 Leading Portfolio Managers in California, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2004-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Variety, "Legal Impact Report," 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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