Sidney Stuart Fohrman

Sid Fohrman is a partner in the firm’s acclaimed Entertainment, Technology and Advertising Practice Group and both Leader of the firm’s Music Industry Team and Esports Industry Team.

Areas of Practice

Sid represents a diverse client base comprised of public and private companies, on and off-screen talent, artists, influencers, and entrepreneurs across the full spectrum of the entertainment industry, including, music, esports, fitness, sports, technology, event, film and television industries. He often acts as outside general counsel to music and entertainment companies, and regularly handles multi-faceted corporate and entertainment transactions. Sid advises on new media business models and joint ventures, and handles content and licensing deals related to technology and new media exploitation; endorsement and sponsorship deals; publishing, licensing and other copyright and trademark transactions; and production, labor, trade and venue matters in connection with live events.

A nationally-recognized top music lawyer, Sid’s practice is anchored by his significant experience representing both talent and institutional clients in all aspects of the music industry. He has represented some of the world’s largest media companies and most prominent artists and producers on recording and music publishing agreements, content licensing, composer and producer agreements for film and television, and has represented live event promoters in connection with all aspects of music festivals and live concert events.

Sid brings to his transaction practice extensive prior experience as a commercial litigator in which capacity he represented public and private companies in complex contractual disputes, business torts, copyright and trademark infringement, antitrust, and finance. He has appeared before state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, and has considerable experience with alternative dispute resolution.

Honors

Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers, 2019

Recommended Lawyer - Media, Technology and Telecoms, Legal 500, 2019

Legal Impact Report, Variety, 2019

Best Lawyers for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television Rising Star, Association of Corporate Counsel

Digital Media

Nota Bene Episode 52: Technology and the Changing Music Industry Landscape with Sid Fohrman

Insights

Articles

Law of the Ledger: Blockchain Law Blog Posts

• Blockchain Technology Continues to Support a Flourishing Music Industry, October 25, 2019

• Blockchain. Bringing A Chorus of Cheers to the Music Industry, October 1, 2018

Media Mentions

•Sheppard Mullin Launches Esports Practice Group
Law360, 02.20.2019
•‘World Of Dance’ Producers Alex Katz & Mandy Novak Launch No Other Way Productions
Deadline, 10.30.2018
•Sheppard Mullin Expands Entertainment Partner Line-up
Business Wire, 10.23.2018
•Abrams Artists Agency Acquired By Group Including Longtime Execs, Adam Bold
Deadline, 09.25.2018
•Sheppard Mullin Picks Up Ex-Barnes & Thornburg Partner
03.05.2018

Events

•Future of Television Conference
Digital Media Wire, 09.24.2019

•XLIVE Esports Summit
June 25-27, 2019

•Digital Entertainment World Expo (DEW)
The Power of Creativity and Influence, February 4-5, 2019

•The Making of the Grammy Moment: How Intel Helped Lady Gaga Become David Bowie
ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference, 11.09.2018