I am a music fan, industry insider and trusted advisor to creative talent.
I also happen to be a lawyer.
I’ve spent my career providing legal and business advice to performers, executives, writers, producers, and labels, but my relationship with my clients goes far beyond the black and white lines of a legal contract. My expertise is in providing close personal counseling and guidance.
As a business advisor and advocate for some of the most legendary music companies and creative executives in history, I have learned under the tutelage of such giants as Clive Davis, Ahmet Ertegun and Bruce Lundvall.
It means I know the law, the deals, and the players, but equally important, I know how to be a close confidant and trusted advisor, dedicated to building companies and careers.
I run a boutique practice with a select group of clients. You will always get personal, responsive service.
About Us
Philip Wild, Founder
Phil Wild is an attorney and advisor to the music industry, whose resume is a Who’s Who of legendary record labels and the iconic figures behind them. He has served as Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Arista Records, Atlantic Records, WindUp, and EMI Music North America (including the Capitol, Virgin, AstralWerks and Blue Note labels). Now in private practice, he is also a counselor and personal advisor to artists and executives in the music business and other creative fields.
Education and Training
HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW, San Francisco, California
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY, Binghamton, New York
NEGOTIATION TRAINING:
The Black Swan Group, Washington, D.C.
The Gap Partnership, London
BAR ADMISSIONS:
New York and New Jersey
AFFILIATIONS:
New York State Bar Association
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
New Jersey Bar Association
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV® Preeminent™ (5.0 out of 5)
Diane Doebele Hall, Associate Attorney
Diane Doebele Hall graduated Fordham University School of Law in NYC and began her law career at Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) in the corporate law department specializing in music publishing. She handled all agreements for the music publishing division, including catalog acquisitions of many legendary artists such as B.B. King. Diane also handled projects for BMG International, BMG Distribution and RCA Records. After leaving BMG, Diane became Vice President of Business Affairs at Zomba Music Publishing. In addition to her work in the music industry, Diane has experience handling commercial transactions within various industries. Diane is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida.
What We Do.
We listen, analyze, and help you strategize.
We negotiate and draft agreements.
We help build your business and your career.
We help you protect what you’ve built.
Here are some of the types of agreements we work on:
Recording Agreements
Producer Agreements
Work for Hire Agreements
Independent Contractor Agreements
Distribution Agreements
Joint Ventures
Partnership Agreements
Music Publishing Agreements
Video Production Agreements
Band Member Agreements
Employment Agreements
Executive Compensation
General Business/Corporate Agreements
Operating Agreements
Photography Rights Agreements
Design Services Agreements
Live Performance Agreements
Festival Production and Performance Agreements
Brand Partnership Agreements
Merchandising Agreements
Contact us.
Let us know if you have a question or if you would like to set up a consultation.
philip@philipwildlaw.com
212.851.8430