Love, Sessa, and Shapiro are among an elite group of music attorneys who have been chosen based on their “size of transactions, profiles of clientele and peer input,” according to the publication, which notes “the list identifies the attorneys behind the past year’s billion-dollar deals, rivalry spats and library acquisitions that keep the industry turntable spinning.”

This recognition reflects Reed Smith’s continued leadership in high-stakes entertainment and music transactions, A-list talent representation, and emerging legal issues at the intersection of entertainment, music, technology, and finance.

Reed Smith’s Entertainment & 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 corporation, 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 The Hollywood Reporter’s “2025 Top Power Lawyers in Music,” visit The Hollywood Reporter’s website.