"Dina LaPolt and Paul Fakler Among Top Music Lawyers of 2024"
Billboard's 2024 Top Music Lawyers list features attorneys guiding superstars and industry-driving companies, with a focus on legal issues related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) and music streaming platforms. Notable lawyers include Christine Lepera, Jeff Harleston, Paul Robinson, Julie Swidler, and Eve Konstan, who are addressing pressing issues such as protecting artists' rights from AI companies, enhancing the value of music, and reforming royalty payment structures. These legal professionals are also working on expanding opportunities in new sectors like gaming and social media, while advocating for transparency and fair compensation for artists and creators in the music industry.