Ben McLane is a successful attorney and highly-credited entertainment industry veteran whose career has revolved around using his mastery of music law to benefit his clients in the music business. Ben has been involved in record label operations (Rhino Records, Priority Records, and BMG Records), talent scouting (Sire Records), promotion, and artist management for decades. He is a two-time Los Angeles Music Awards “Attorney of the Year” winner who has numerous gold and platinum albums, Billboard Top 10 hits, and #1 chart hits to his name due to his work with various artists and projects over the years. Ben has been associated with projects involving Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Weezer, Guns & Roses, and many more.
In this session, Ben will lay out everything an artist and their team need to know about the most important aspects of music law, what solid artist-friendly record deals look like, and how to get signed. Ben will reference his book, “Music Business in 10 Easy Lessons: The Deal” and dive into various topics and aspects of record deals including distribution, licensing, investors, trademarks, copyrights, publishing, management, and royalties. Ben will also explain his process as one of the few entertainment attorneys who actively “shops” for record, publishing, and distribution deals for his clients. Drawing upon his years of experience and successes, Ben will share his first-hand expertise on what it takes to conquer the industry.
Attendees will obtain a clear understanding of the key terms, concepts, and structures of music law and record deals. Ben will deliver a concise explanation of how to understand and approach deal offers, the role of everyone involved, and what elements govern the success or failure a new business venture in the music industry. This session will provide the perfect space to have any questions regarding the ins and outs of the music industry answered by an entertainment business vet with many years as a powerful attorney under his belt.