Ivan Parron, Esq. is the principal attorney and founder of PARRON LAW. He is the immediate past-chair of the Florida Bar's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section , an appointed board member of the Miami-Dade County Film and Entertainment Advisory Board and an elected Grammy Governor of The Recording Academy. Mr. Parron has over twenty years of executive and legal experience in the television, music and entertainment industries.
Prior to founding Parron Law, Mr. Parron served as an in-house attorney for Universal Music Group in their offices in Miami Beach overseeing the region of U.S. Latin , Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Mr. Parron represented Universal in negotiations, and worked with top-selling artists, including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, U2, Enrique Iglesias, Juanes, Akon, Jim Jones, Paris Hilton, Nelly Furtado, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Wisin & Yandel. He also oversaw business and legal affairs for several of Universal’s joint ventures and was instrumental in negotiating and obtaining digital and mobile distribution rights from Universal artists.
Prior to Universal, Mr. Parron was founder and CEO of Ritmoteca.com, one of the first legal music store websites making him commonly referred to as the inventor of the online music store as it was an early precursor to Apple's iTunes.
Mr. Parron is licensed to practice law in: Florida , New York, District of Columbia (Washington DC) , United States Supreme Court, United States District Court-Southern District of Florida, United States Bankruptcy Court and United States Tax Court.
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2011 | 02/24/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2010 | 06/08/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 944 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Hispanic Business Man of the Year | National Hispanic Business Group | N/A |
Charles E. Perry Visionary Torch Award | Florida International University Alumni Association | N/A |
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Nominee | Florida International University College of Business | N/A |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | N/A |
Super Lawyer, Florida & New York | Super Lawyers | N/A |
Top 50 Music Industry Lawyer | Billboard Magazine | N/A |
AV Rated Preeminent in Entertainment & Sports Law | Martindale-Hubbell® | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Entertainment & Sports Lawyer | PARRON LAW | Entertainment & Sports | 2006 - Present |
In-House Business & Legal Affairs Lawyer | Universal Music Group | 2006 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences | GRAMMY Governor | 2011 - Present |
Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Advisory Board | Board Member | 2009 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar, Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Section | Media Law Comittee | 2009 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | The Administrative Law and Agency Practice Comittee | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Miami-Dade County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
The Recording Academy (GRAMMYS) | Voting Member | 1999 - Present |
Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Immediate Past Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Chair-Elect | 2012 - 2013 |
Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Treasurer/ Executive Council | 2010 - 2012 |
City of Miami Beach Entertainment Production Industry Council | Appointed Member | 2009 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association | Safekeeping: Protecting Your TV Show Idea | 2014 |
The Huffington Post | Abercrombie & Sitch: Who's Right and Who's Wrong? | 2012 |
The Huffington Post | A Piece Of The Action- Crowdfunding | 2012 |
The Huffington Post | Why Is Miami Trying to Burn Burn Notice? | 2012 |
The Huffington Post | Miami Beach: Don't Pull the Plug on Hollywood | 2012 |
The Huffington Post | SOPA's Dead, What Now? | 2012 |
The Huffington Post | Why Is Miami Trying to Burn Burn Notice? | 2012 |
The Huffington Post | How Private Are Anthony Weiner's Privates? | 2011 |
FLORIDA BAR: What Every Florida Entertainment Attorney Needs To Know: CLE | Florida's Talent Agent Statue: A Case Law Analysis | 2011 |
The Huffington Post | Governor Christie vs. Snooki? | 2011 |
The Huffington Post | Kim Kardashian's Face-Off With Old Navy | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida International University - College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Florida International University - College of Business | Bachelors in Business Administration | 1994 |
Florida State University | Associate of Arts | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2014 Winter Music Conference | Artist, Agents & Managers | 2014 |
6th Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium | Music Royalties: Revenue from Digital Distribution | 2013 |
Miami Media & Film Market | Financing your Film Project | 2012 |
EASL Annual Retreat (Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section) | Entertainment Law Update | 2012 |
Annual Florida Bar Conference | Social Networking & The Law | 2012 |
3rd Annual International Legal Symposium on World Entertainment | Digital Delirium or Dilemma? A Discussion of the Current State of Digital Rights and Restraints from ‘Round the World’ | 2012 |
2012 North American Sports, Entertainment & IP Law Conference | Modern Producer Deals, Negotiation Tactics & Opportunities | 2012 |
2012 Annual Florida Bar Convention | Celebrity IP & Social Networks | 2012 |
ABA 2nd Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television & Sports | Music and Television Around the World | 2011 |
4th Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium | TV/Film Panel | 2011 |
Miami Music Festival Emerging Artists Conference | 360 & Beyond | 2010 |
3rd Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium | “Florida's New Television and Film Tax Incentive Legislation” | 2010 |
4th Annual Independent Film and the Law Seminar | “New Digital Distribution Channels for TV & Film” & “Financing Documentaries” | 2009 |
2nd Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium | “New Business Models for the TV¸ Film & Music Industries” | 2009 |
20th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards | “I AM THE ARTIST: MONETIZE MY MUSIC” | 2009 |
1st Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium | “Licensing in College Athletics” | 2009 |
13th Annual Brazilian Film Festival | Short Film Competition | 2009 |
12th Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium | “Entertainment 2.0: Revenge of the Nerds- Cutting Edge Legal Issues in Digital Media ” | 2009 |
11th Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium | “360 Deals: The Band Becoming a Brand & the Expansion of Artist Rights” | 2008 |
9h Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium | “Negotiating Record and Music Publishing Deals in the Digital Age” | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Freemantle Media | |
Top Stop Music Co., Inc. | Ongoing Retainer |
Endemol | Ongoing Retainer |
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Nina Montoya, Entertainment Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
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Mr. Parron comes from a solid entertainment law background. His answers in this forum are consistently spot on.
Howard Lewis, Entertainment Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Parron is the finest entertainment lawyer in his state. I highly recommend his legal services, he is truly the best.
Nina Montoya, Entertainment Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
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Mr. Parron comes from a solid entertainment law background. His answers in this forum are consistently spot on.
Howard Lewis, Entertainment Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Parron is the finest entertainment lawyer in his state. I highly recommend his legal services, he is truly the best.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Jeffrey Padgett, Entertainment Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
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If you are in the entertainment/sports world and are looking for a top notch lawyer to handle your contract or negotiate for you. Ivan is the go to guy.
Zebulon Chandler, Entertainment Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
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Attorney Parron is among the nations top entertainment lawyers. His knowledge and expertise is valuable to clients navigating the business of film, tv, music, and entertainment. Not only that, but his contacts in the industry, and ability to make deals happen make him a very valuable business advisor. I highly recommend Mr. Parron.
David Barman, Entertainment Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
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Ivan is a fantastic legal professional and a true advocate for his clients. He conducts his proceedings with skill and discipline that make him a valuable asset to all utilizing his services. I endorse this lawyer.
George Chakmakis, Entertainment Attorney on Mar 27, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Parron is a fantastic advocate for his clients. He has superb knowledge of the law and experience.
Gary Kester, Entertainment Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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I endorse Mr. Parron, he is an elite attorney that is well respected in our community.
Veronica Semino, Unknown Attorney on Aug 16, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Ostrowski, Entertainment Attorney on Jan 29, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer, he has specific knowledge that he has chosen to share in this community and has insightful knowledge specific to an industry and I recommend and endorse him in this area.
Jonathan Schwartz, Entertainment Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
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I have referred business to Ivan in the past and am pleased with his level of competency and strongly endorse his work.
James Cueva, Entertainment Attorney on Nov 15, 2011
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I would highly recommend Ivan for any Entertainment Law matters. Ivan has a unique mix of experience on both the legal and business side of the entertainment industry. Ivan is active in the Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Section of the Florida bar, and is a frequent contributor to that organization. Ivan is also a great person of outstanding moral character. I would enthusiastically recommend Ivan to anyone seeking counsel in the area of entertainment law.
Saidin Hernandez, Entertainment Attorney on Nov 9, 2011
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Ivan is very knowledgeable in all aspects of entertainment and media law. He is an outstanding member of the legal community and well known in his practice area.
Shannon Harvey, Entertainment Attorney on Sep 12, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Ivan is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, as well as innovative and creative in determining all possible techniques for handling his client's needs.
Raymond Rafool, Entertainment Attorney on Oct 15, 2010
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I endorse Ivan Parron's work and ethics. Mr. Parron is an outstanding attorney and advocate.
Michael Grieco, Entertainment Attorney on Jul 28, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Parron is well-respected in the Entertainment Law community and has extensive experience in his field.
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