Hello, I'm Tony Berman.
Details
- Professional CategoryLegal
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)650
Headline
Tony Berman is an experienced business and legal advisor with a strong focus on issues implicated by the convergence of technology and media businesses.
Experience
Media and Technology Attorney / Advisor
Relevant/Notable employerBerman Entertainment and Technology LawAugust 2005 - CurrentRepresented 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 Counsel
Relevant/Notable employerMuse Group / Hal LeonardDecember 2023 - March 2025Led 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
Ultimate Guitar / MuseScoreMay 2008 - November 2023Supported 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
Idell, Berman & SeitelJuly 1997 - August 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.
Industry
- Entertainment Providers
- Technology, Information and Media
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States
Language(s)
- English
Education
New York Law School
DoctorateJDAugust 1987 - May 1991
New York University
DegreeBA EnglishAugust 1983 - May 1986
I am interested in
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise