Shay M Lawson

Recording Academy Atlanta: Member Advocacy w/Mayor Andre Dickens

Recording Academy Atlanta: Member Advocacy w/Mayor Andre Dickens

The Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy hosted its annual summer members party at Atlanta’s Terminal West with performances by Pusha T and Summer Walker. 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.

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Radio ONE: Music Meeting "Deal Makers" Edition

Radio ONE: Music Meeting "Deal Makers" Edition

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.

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Shay M Lawson Named to Billboard Magazine 2022 Top Music Lawyers List

Shay M Lawson Named to Billboard Magazine 2022 Top Music Lawyers List

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/

Acuity Interview: Taking Risks + Connecting Creatively with Clients

Acuity Interview: Taking Risks + Connecting Creatively with Clients

Excited to be featured by Acuity Scheduling chatting about the risks I've taken in my career, the secrets behind building my law firm and of course how I use Acuity Scheduling to keep everything running smoothly and my sanity in tact!

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Media Mention: Kontrol Magazine Profile

Media Mention: Kontrol Magazine Profile

Had to opportunity to chat with Kontrol Magazine giving the inside scoop on the lucrative world of social media influencers and the key to negotiating your influence into top $$$!

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Client News: Lil Wayne Funeral #1 Billboard x Sheldon Ferguson

Client News: Lil Wayne Funeral #1 Billboard x Sheldon Ferguson

Congrats to my client Sheldon Ferguson on being a part of the #1 Billboard album from Lil Wayne entitled “Funeral”. You can hear Sheldon’s production work on Never Mind click video below to check it out

Negotiate Like A Boss: Free Products Aren't Enough x How to Get Paid as a Social Influencer

I have done influencer deals with brands like Nike, Target, Wendy’s, Pottery Barn, and more. It is not always as simple as “charging what you’re worth” especially if you don’t know your worth just yet or have a lawyer like me to negotiate that worth with brands.

Here is the one key differences between influencers who get paid and those who just get free product:

Featured Speaker: A3C Music Festival & Conference

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A3C IS ALMOST HERE!!

MEET ME ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 12TH AT THE CDBABY CREATOR COMPLEX AT 1:30PM! I'll be giving FREE one on one LEGAL ADVICE SESSIONS!

In 2017, A3C launched the Creator Complex to help provide additional value for artists traveling from across the world to Atlanta.

In addition to me there will be keynotes from Kevin Liles, Bozoma Saint John, Dapper Dan, 2Chainz, and more!

FULL SCHEDULE & PASSES HERE: https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex

Client News: ROTD3 RIAA Gold Status

Revenge of the Dreamers 3 Gold Status

Congrats to clients Henny Tha Bizness and Groove on their GOLD STATUS certification as a production team on the single “Sacrifices” on Dreamville’s Revenge of the Dreamers 3!