Atty. Jonathan B. Koby
Jonathan B. Koby focuses his practice on the representation of talent and entertainment companies in transactional legal matters throughout the music and entertainment industries.
Entertainment, Media & Sports Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 18+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan B. Koby at a Glance
Jonathan B. Koby is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2008) and New York (2009). Educated at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 2008) and University of Delaware (B.S., 2005). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan B. Koby
- Jonathan B. Koby focuses his practice on the representation of talent and entertainment companies in transactional legal matters throughout the music and entertainment industries
- His practice consists of advising and counseling clients across multiple musical genres with respect to the structuring and negotiation of a multitude of entertainment agreements and transactions, the development and implementation of long-term business and legal strategy, and helping clients navigate the complexities and issues surrounding the exploitation of music and related intellectual property rights in a rapidly evolving industry
- Jonathan represents both major and independent recording artists, songwriters, producers, record companies, music publishing companies, production companies, executives, management companies, music festivals, and various other creators and purveyors of music and entertainment content
- As a former talent manager and musician, Jonathan leverages his prior experience to bring a unique perspective and dynamic to his client relationships and representation
- Concentrations •Entertainment law •Talent representation •Recording, distribution and licensing agreements •Music publishing •Joint venture label agreements •Sponsorships and endorsements •Executive compensation agreements •Live performance and touring agreements The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Georgia Trend Magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2024 •Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, Euromoney, Rising Stars, “Rising Star - Americas,” 2020
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan B. Koby's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan B. Koby brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Jonathan B. Koby can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Jonathan B. Koby's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jonathan B. Koby attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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