Love, Sessa and Shapiro are among an elite group of entertainment attorneys who have been chosen based on their representation of “top stars, big deals and complex cases,” according to the publication, which notes that these music attorneys are navigating legal streaming, brokering music catalog deals, negotiating tour and brand deals, and confronting AI in both the litigation and dealmaking arenas.

This recognition reflects Reed Smith’s continued leadership in high-stakes entertainment and music transactions, talent representation and emerging legal issues at the intersection of entertainment, music, technology and finance. The trio was selected for their high-profile talent negotiations and representation business.

Reed Smith’s Entertainment and Media Industry Group represents a roster of globally renowned artists, music companies, investors and entrepreneurs. The group is known for its integrated, cross-disciplinary approach – collaborating closely with the firm’s corporate, litigation, tax and IP teams to deliver outstanding results for clients across the entertainment and music ecosystem. The group also counsels clients in the advertising, film and television, sports, technology, telecommunications, social media and video gaming sectors.

To view the complete list of Variety’s “2025 Music Legal Elite,” visit Variety’s website.