Todd Gascon is a member of Zent Law Group and specializes in Media, Entertainment and Music Law, and  Intellectual Property Licensing.
http://www.zentlawgroup.com/zlghome.php

Todd is a brilliant attorney and a really nice guy!
He will also be prepared to answer your questions including starting a record label, copyright laws and internet distribution.

Todd M. Gascon
Zent Law Group PC

Practice Area
Art and Entertainment Law, Licensing, Technology Transactions and Business Law.

Admitted to Practice
Illinois (1990), California (1997)

Prior Professional Experience

• Law Office of Todd M. Gascon - Principal (1998-2003)
• California Lawyers for the Arts - Lawyer Referral Coordinator (1997-1998)
• Levy, Leopold & Associate (1990-1996)

Education

• Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
    - B.S.B.A degree, June 1986
• University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, OH
    - J.D. degree, June 1990
    - Law Review Articles Editor, 1989-90

Reported Decisions

• Bridgeport Music, Inc., et al. v. Dimension Films, et al., 410 F.3d 792 (6th Circ. 2005)
• James Newton, et al. v. Michael Diamond, et al., 349 F.3d 591 (9th Cir. 2003)
• MacDonald, et al. v. General Motors Corp., 110 F.3d 337 (6th Cir. 1997)

Seminars

• Panelist, Beyond the Beastie Boys: The Future of Music Law, Music Business Seminar, California Lawyers for the Arts, October 15, 2005, San Francisco, CA
• Featured Speaker, The Business of Art, U.S. Small Business Administration, November 15, 2004, San Francisco, CA
• Panelist, DJs and Electronic Music, Music Business Seminar, California Lawyers for the Arts, November 7, 2004, Oakland, CA
• Panelist, Dazed & Confused: An Explanation and Overview of the Digital Distribution of Music", American Federation of Musicians (Local 6), May 18, 2004, San Francisco, CA
• Panelist, Taking Your Music To The Next Level, La Peña Cultural Center, April 28, 2004, Berkeley, CA
• Panelist, Wheeling & Dealing: How To Get The Deals That You Want, Music Business Seminar, California Lawyers for the Arts, November 15, 2003, Oakland, CA
• Moderator, Behind the Music: Making the Band, Bar Association of San Francisco, April 30, 2003, San Francisco, CA
• Panelist, Crash Course: Legal Matters, South by Southwest Music Conference, March 12, 2003, Austin, TX
• Panelist, Music Biz 101, Noise Pop Music Festival, March 1, 2003, San Francisco, CA
• Panelist, California Lawyers for the Arts Music Business Seminar: Starting an Independent Record Label, November 23, 2002, Oakland, CA
• Featured Speaker, Licensing Music For Film and Television, November 16, 2002, CNET Radio 910 AM, San Francisco, CA
• Panelist, Band and Group Partnership Agreements, November 6, 2002, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Starting & Operating an Independent Record Label, September 11, 2002, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Moderator, A Star is Born: The Role of Personal Managers & Agents in the Music Industry, August 21, 2002, Bar Association of San Francisco
• Featured Speaker, Copyright Basics, May 11, 2002, The American Music Center, San Francisco, CA
• Featured Speaker, Representing Musicians: The Legal Score, May 4, 2002, CNET Radio 910 AM, San Francisco, CA
• Moderator, Starting & Operating an Independent Record Label, April 10, 2002, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Negotiating Recording Contracts, January 9, 2002, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Gearing Up for Success, Intellectual Property Primer, November 3, 2001, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Breakin' the Law: Lawyers Explain The Music Industry Issues Being Debated On Capitol Hill, October 12, 2001, CMJ Music Marathon, New York, NY
• Panelist, Band and Group Partnership Agreements, September 24, 2001, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, An Overview of Fair Use, Visual Arts and the Law, August 23-24, 2001, Taos, New Mexico
• Moderator, Licensing Music for Film and Television, June 20, 2001 Bar Association of San Francisco
• Panelist, Collaboration Agreements, February 14, 2001, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Breaking Into the Sports and Entertainment Law Industries, November 16, 2000, Bar Association of San Francisco
• Moderator, Anatomy of a Recording Agreement, November 11, 2000, CLA Music Business Seminar
• Moderator, Starting & Operating an Independent Record Label, September 26, 2000, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Moderator, Anatomy of a Recording Agreement, September 13, 2000 Bar Association of San Francisco
• Panelist, Understanding Recording Agreements, April 12, 2000 California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Collaboration Agreements, February 22, 2000, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Band and Group Partnership Agreements, January 26, 2000, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Moderator, Working with Attorneys, Agents & Mangers, September 25, 1999, CLA Music Business Seminar
• Panelist, An Overview of Music Publishing, August 25, 1999, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Moderator, "The Wheel of Fortune: Where it Stops Nobody Knows" An Overview and Update on the California Right of Publicity, July 29, 1999, Bar Association of San Francisco
• Panelist, "Working with Agents and Managers," June 22, 1999, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, Law Student Forum on Entertainment Law, March 30, 1999, Santa Clara University School of Law
• Moderator, "Trademark Licensing," February 19, 1999, Bar Association of San Francisco
• Legal One-on-One Participant, September 13, 1998, Northern California Songwriters Association
• Panelist, "Protection of Industrial Designs," May 5, 1998, California Lawyers for the Arts
• Panelist, "Practicing Entertainment and Sports Law," February 4, 1998, University of San Francisco School of Law

Professional Memberships & Associations
1990 - Present The State Bar of Illinois

1997 - Present The State Bar of California

1998 - Present California Lawyers for the Arts

1998-2000 Secretary, Bar Association of San Francisco, Sports & Entertainment Section

2000-2002 Chair, Bar Association of San Francisco, Sports & Entertainment Section

2003- Present Board Member, Rova:Arts

2004- Present Intellectual Property, The State Bar of California