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Alan David Barson is an experienced entertainment industry executive and attorney and a former C-level executive in the sustainable energy and SSL industries. His practice focuses on areas of corporate law and business transactions, entertainment, media and sports, HNW representation, international trade, technology, intellectual property, licensing, and brand management. Throughout his career, Mr. Barson has represented a diverse clientele, including public media conglomerates, private companies, senior executives and creative talent across multiple industries such as recorded music and music publishing, film, television, theater, fashion, book publishing, and technology.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
One Biscayne Tower, 2 S Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2500, Miami, FL, 33131
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Posted by ALLBROS | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
ARTIST MANAGER
Alan was the front line attorney handling a very complex and detailed renegotiation of an artist recording agreement with a major label, his attention to detail, timely responses and understanding of complex language was an essential asset in our representation. In addition several video agreements w...
Posted by Marc | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Alan is GREAT!!
I am honored to know and be represented by Alan Barson for over 20 years. Over the years, Alan has gotten me some amazing deals without burning any bridges. Alan is honest, smart, knowledgeable and is always fighting to get me the best possible deal. When a Network lawyers say “no,” Alan figures out ...
"Attorney Barson is a formidable legal strategist and fierce advocate; a force to be reckoned with."
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2026
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Circle of Excellence, Entertainment, Arts and Sports, Miami-Dade Bar Association
2010
Fellow, New York Bar Foundation
2022 - 2024
Attorney, 500 Law (f/k/a Santucci Priore, P.L.)
2008 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, New York, NY
2004 - 2021
Partner, Law Office of Alan D. Barson, New York, NY
2003 - 2007
Special Counsel and Advisor to the CEO, Lighting Science Group Corp.
2001 - 2004
Of Counsel, Leibowitz Roberts & Ritholz, New York ,NY
1998 - 2001
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, London/Sire Records (Warner Music Group), NY, LA, London.
1993 - 1998
Associate, Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell, & Vassallo, P.C., New York, NY
1990 - 1993
Associate, Bickford Hahn & Haley, New York, NY
1989 - 1990
Legal Intern, US District Court Eastern District of New York
2025 - Present
Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law SectionExecutive Committee
2023 - Present
Miami-Dade Bar AssociationVice Chair, IP Committee
2022 - Present
Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law SectionAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Association of Independent Music PublishersProfessional Member
1991 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Art and Sports Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
1991 - Present
Copyright Society of the U.S.A.Attorney Member
2006 - 2008
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, ArtFormer Chair
2004 - 2006
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, ArtPast Co-chair
2004 - 2006
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, ArtPast Secretary/Treasurer
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
2025
Monthly Meeting Attendee Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section
2024
The Lawyer's Critical Role in Independent Filmmaking - Lessons from the Trenches
2023
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Monthly Meetings Attendee
2023
2022
2022 New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Monthly Meetings Attendee
2022
Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section Monthly Meetings Attendee
2021
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Monthly Meetings Attendee 2021
2022
2007
English
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