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Tony Berman

Tony Berman is an experienced business and legal advisor with a strong focus on issues implicated by the convergence of technology and media businesses.

Jurisdiction

United States

Notable Employer

  • Media and Technology Attorney / Advisor at Berman Entertainment and Technology Law
  • Fractional General Counsel at Muse Group / Hal Leonard

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Media and Technology Attorney / AdvisorNotable
2005 - Present

Represented clients in IP licensing, digital distribution, and advertising law matters. Negotiated complex international media and technology contracts. Worked on celebrity endorsement deals, influencer contracts, and streaming license structures. Supported M&A transactions involving entertainment and tech assets. Advised clients on legal issues involved in the formation of entertainment-related organizations, employment issues and protection of copyrights and trademarks.

Fractional General CounselNotable
2023 - 2025

Led legal support for technology and content licensing, software development, and digital distribution deals across media and entertainment platforms. Negotiated and managed complex IP licensing agreements covering audio and audio-visual technologies, software, data, and branded content. Advised executives and product teams on IP strategy, product compliance, and rights management and AI policy. Partnered with engineering and business development teams to structure scalable frameworks for IP ownership and technology transfer. Developed templates, playbooks, and workflows that streamlined contract review and improved deal velocity. Oversaw external counsel on copyright enforcement and litigation. Coordinated corporate legal entity structures and compliance.

Fractional General Counsel
2008 - 2023

Supported global licensing, content, and partnership agreements across emerging media and technology verticals. Drafted and negotiated agreements related to SaaS, APIs, cloud services, and platform integrations. Counseled on intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance for new product launches. Managed outside counsel and coordinated international legal support for IP protection and enforcement. Represented clients in media, technology, and entertainment transactions, including licensing, joint ventures, and corporate structuring. Advised on IP portfolio management, copyright and trademark matters, and digital rights strategies. Created and maintained terms of service and privacy policies.

Partner
1997 - 2005

• Represented clients in IP licensing, digital distribution, and advertising law matters. • Negotiated complex international entertainment and technology contracts. • Worked on celebrity endorsement deals, collective bargaining issues, and streaming license structures. • Supported M&A transactions involving entertainment and tech assets. • Advised clients on legal issues involved in the formation of entertainment-related organizations, employment issues and protection of copyrights and trademarks.

Education

Doctorate of JDNew York Law School
1987 - 1991
Degree of BA EnglishNew York University
1983 - 1986

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English