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Recording Academy Atlanta: Member Advocacy w/Mayor Andre Dickens

Recording Academy Atlanta: Member Advocacy w/Mayor Andre Dickens

The Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy hosted its annual summer members party at Atlanta’s Terminal West with performances by Pusha T and Summer Walker. As Advocacy Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy it has been my mission the past four years to let elected officials know that music isn’t just celebrity but we are constituents with real issues, real votes, and real power.

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Radio ONE: Music Meeting "Deal Makers" Edition

Radio ONE: Music Meeting "Deal Makers" Edition

I had the pleasure of sitting on the Deal Makers panel for Radio One’s annual Music Meeting to discuss :

  • Key Contract Clauses in Music

  • Common Misconceptions about Music Royalties

  • Copyright Basics

  • Protecting Creative Idea

  • Thank you to Radio One for the invitation and host Vic Jagger for leading a great conversation.

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BESLA: Legal Issues Surrounding Choreography, Street Art, and Tattoos in the Digital Age

BESLA: Legal Issues Surrounding Choreography, Street Art, and Tattoos in the Digital Age

BESLA presents: Mid-Year Conference Part II on Monday, May 23rd!

Shay M Lawson will be joining Paramount Senior Counsel Henry Behnen, Marlyne Jean Louis, and Complex Senior Counsel Nyasha Foy to discuss legal issues in intellectual property and transactions surrounding choreography, street art, and tattoos in the digital age.

Shay M Lawson Named to Billboard Magazine 2022 Top Music Lawyers List

Shay M Lawson Named to Billboard Magazine 2022 Top Music Lawyers List

Attorney Shay M Lawson was named to BIllboard’s 2022 list of Top Music Attorney.

FIND THE COMPLETE LIST HERE: https://www.billboard.com/pro/billboard-top-music-lawyers-2022-list/

Leading Ladies in Entertainment Law Panel

Leading Ladies in Entertainment Law Panel

Three of Atlanta’s top women in entertainment law for an intimate discussion on their music journeys, business knowledge, and more. Featuring panelists Amy Oraefo, and Shay M. Lawson. Beth Moore, Entertainment Attorney at Vivid IP and Georgia State House Representative will be moderating the discussion.

A Case Study on Issa Rae: Making Multiple Passions Make Sense

A Case Study on Issa Rae: Making Multiple Passions Make Sense

Building an enterprise takes time. But how exactly does it happen? This case study takes a look into Issa Rae, her show Insecure, Issa Rae Productions, and her Record Label and Publishing Company Raedio and the 4 principles to making multiple passions make sense from a strategic standpoint.

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PODCAST: Promotion Basics for Indy Music Artists w/Moses Davis Southeast Promotions Manager Columbia Records

PODCAST: Promotion Basics for Indy Music Artists w/Moses Davis Southeast Promotions Manager Columbia Records

Is radio really dead? Do major labels care about follower counts? Moses Davis, SouthEast Promotions Manager for Columbia Records joins the podcast this week to give major label insight into what it really takes to move music and make it a hit. You can also catch this episode on youtube for the video interview.

PODCAST: How to Show Up Online and In Business as Your Authentic Self w Digital Journalist Lydia T Blanco

PODCAST: How to Show Up Online and In Business as Your Authentic Self w Digital Journalist Lydia T Blanco

A common battle entrepreneurs face is finding your voice within your brand/business. Struggling to understand how to engage with customers online that feels real yet converts into revenue? Then this episode is for you!

This week on the Minute of Your Time podcast I had the privilege of talking with digital journalist Lydia T Blanco about showing up online and in business as your authentic self.

We Cover:

  • Whether you should make two accounts or keep personal and brand accounts the same

  • How to show up on LinkedIn vs Instagram

  • 3 tips to gaining genuine engagement with your online community instead of just lurkers

  • Ghosting Your Audience

  • The Importance of Connecting with Your Audience Off Social Media

  • Pivoting into Purpose and Authenticity in Business

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PODCAST: What to Do When Clients Don't Pay

PODCAST:  What to Do When Clients Don't Pay

If you freelance or own a small business chances are you have at least one or two unpaid invoices. What should you do when clients don't pay? Before giving up or going to court here are 3 things you can do to secure your bag.

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Client News: Lil Wayne Funeral #1 Billboard x Sheldon Ferguson

Client News: Lil Wayne Funeral #1 Billboard x Sheldon Ferguson

Congrats to my client Sheldon Ferguson on being a part of the #1 Billboard album from Lil Wayne entitled “Funeral”. You can hear Sheldon’s production work on Never Mind click video below to check it out