LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK— The Hollywood Reporter has named Adrian Perry, Neema Sahni and Jonathan Sperling to its annual list of Top Music Lawyers, recognizing attorneys “that keep the industry turntable spinning.”
Adrian is an entertainment and tech transactions lawyer in Covington’s New York office and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Entertainment and Media Industry and Music Industry practice groups. He is also part of the firm's Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things initiatives, advising on deals involving AI-powered and internet-connected products. He is helping to shape the future of how content is created and consumed, and is an authority on digital content distribution issues, and on data collection and licensing, with a focus on the music, sports, TV, and film industries. A musician who has toured internationally and licensed his original music for film and television, Adrian brings significant experience in the entertainment industry to his legal practice. This is Adrian’s second year on the list. Earlier this year, he was named one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers for the sixth consecutive year.
Based in Covington’s Los Angeles office, Neema is a commercial litigator. She serves as co-chair of the firm's Music Industry, Entertainment and Media Industry, and Commercial Litigation practice groups. Drawing upon her experience at the firm and her prior experience in-house, Neema specializes in handling complex commercial disputes and providing practical solutions that help clients understand and mitigate their legal risks and advance their business objectives. Neema has represented record labels and publishers in mass infringement and large scale commercial disputes. Earlier this year, Neema was named one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers for the fifth consecutive year.
Jonathan is a trial lawyer in Covington’s New York office. He chairs the firm’s Music Industry practice and has thirty years of experience litigating complex commercial disputes. He has represented record companies and publishers in some of the most significant disputes over distribution of content through new media, and is a trusted advisor on their most sensitive legal issues. This is Jonathan’s second year on the list. Earlier this year, he was named one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers for the eighth consecutive year.
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