The Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy hosted its annual summer members party at Atlanta’s Terminal West. 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. Decisions are being made about healthcare, taxes, arts in schools, and about the music culture without us even being present for the conversation. RAP and rappers are currently on trial across the country with prosecutors using rap lyrics and r ..read more

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. Catch the replay here ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Making MONEY MOVES is making sure you know the small print and you have your legal ducks in a row as you build your brand and business. Shay M Lawson joined @itstanyatime not once but twice on the Money Moves Podcast for an expert deep dive presented by @greenwood x @mastercard to talk about: . ? Protecting your brand . ? Protecting your business . ? 3 agreements that you need BEFORE sharing your ideas . LISTEN HERE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-money-moves-87854732/episode/ask-an-expert-shay-m-lawson-91162887 ..read more

Congratulations to client Sheldon Ferguson for being a part of the now RIAA platinum certified album from MoneyBagg Yo “A Gangsta’s Pain” Sheldon produced the single “Free Promo” watch the video here ..read more

Picture : via Eboni K Williams Instagram Client Eboni K William’s spent two days as co-host of ABC’s long running The View franchise! Watch clips of her appearance here: https://www.facebook.com/TheView/videos/eboni-k-williams-on-what-reality-tv-owes-black-women-the-view/404808251109963 ..read more

The Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Broadcast Journalists hosts Shay M Lawson for a workshop on protecting yourself as a media freelancer and entrepreneur ..read more

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