A partner in Reed Smith’s Entertainment & Media Industry Group, Josh is widely recognized for his experience in copyright law and his nuanced understanding of the complex music rights and royalty ecosystem. Josh’s dealmaking includes advising on 10‑figure catalog transactions and representing some of the world’s biggest artists, investors, and companies across the global music business. His understanding of the industry’s commercial and creative dynamics allows him to structure and execute sophisticated transactions that maximize long‑term value.
Beyond his leading role in music M&A, Josh is recognized as an authority in drafting and negotiating the full spectrum of music industry agreements – including recording, publishing, management, licensing, merchandising, distribution, sponsorship, endorsement, and touring contracts – as well as synchronization, master use, and PRO licensing clearances. He regularly advises clients on complex U.S. and international rights issues arising in digital distribution and emerging technologies, spanning digital music services, AI, NFTs, and Web3 platforms. Josh is also particularly passionate about dance and electronic music and culture, where he continues to represent some of the most innovative artists and companies shaping the genre’s future.
Josh’s work has earned sustained industry recognition, including four consecutive appearances on Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers, inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers in Music, and honors in Variety’s Music Legal Elite, Hollywood’s New Leaders, and Dealmakers lists.
The breadth of Josh’s experience has made him a go-to resource for clients navigating the intersection of music, media, and technology. His combination of strategic insight, legal precision, and deep industry relationships enables him to deliver results on some of the most complex and high-profile deals in the industry.
