Providing legal services for high-profile businesses and celebrities s for 27 years.Providing legal services for high-profile businesses and celebrities s for 27 years.Successfully litigated dozens of lawsuits achieving six figure judgments on behalf of clients.Shrum & Associates has defended the copyright owner's rights for over 27 years.Shrum & Associates represents Fortune 50 companies as well as small business.Shrum & Associates is the premiere entertainment, sports and celebrity law firm.Providing legal services for high-profile businesses and celebrities s for 27 years.Shrum & Associates is on the forefront of the internet age and digital world.Providing legal services for high-profile businesses and celebrities s for 27 years.Shrum & Associates offers complete business formation and management services.Successfully litigated dozens of lawsuits achieving six figure judgments on behalf of clients.Shrum & Associates has registered and defended over 100 brands.Successfully litigated dozens of lawsuits achieving six figure judgments on behalf of clients.
Music, entertainment and Internet attorney, consultant and expert witness with specialized knowledge of the music industry and royalty structures. Over 15 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in the music industry, including but not limited to, songwriting agreement, management agreements, and recording agreements. Also experienced litigator with trial experience at both the State and Federal level.
Skills include application of corporate and business formations to music and entertainment clients. Skills also include extensive experience in trademark application.
Practice areas
Over 20 years expereience with high profile entertainment clients in the following areas: Music Law & Publishing Entertainment Contract Negotiations Cyberspace & Internet Law Domain Name Disputes Trademark Application & Infringement Copyright Law & Infringement Business and Corporate Formation Civil Litigation Intellectual Property Photography Law Book Publishing
34 years, 2,000 cases
Brought and won copyright infringement cases on behalf of high profile clients.
29 years, 10 cases
29 years, 100 cases
29 years
Assist start up companies with legal aspects of compliance; draft terms and conditions; prosecute domain name disputes.
29 years
29 years
29 years
33 years, 500 cases
29 years
33 years, 55 cases
29 years, 5 cases
Languages spoken
Greek, Hebrew, Spanish
Shrum Hicks & Associates P.C>
54 Music Square East
Suite 350
Nashville, TN, 37203
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 1999 | 04/27/2022 |
PA | Administrative Suspension | 1992 | 03/15/2022 |
NJ | License Administratively Revoked | 1992 | 02/05/2009 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Mentor of the Year | Nashville Enterpreneur Center | 2017 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
BV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Presidential Who's Who | McGuiness Publishing | 2010 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Lexis Nexis | 2009 |
Honors Edition of Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals | Biltmore | 2009 |
Who's Who for Outstanding Professionals | Strathmore | 2009 |
Top Ten Entertainment Firms in Nashville, TN | Nashville Business Journal | 2009 |
Top Ten Entertainment Firms | Nashville Business Journal | 2008 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Featured in "In Charge: Music Row's Decision Makers" | Music Row Magazine | 2008 |
Featured legal partner | www.yellyo.com | 2008 |
Top Executive Profiles | Conde Nast Portfolio.com | 2008 |
Featured entertainment attorney | www.digimusictv.com | 2007 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
America's Premier Lawyer | Skynet Radio | 2007 |
Certificate of Achievement | Nashville YMCA Black Achievers Program | 2000 |
National Registry of Who's Who | American Biographical Publications | 1999 |
Meritorious Service Award | Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | 1997 |
Who's Who Among American Law Students | Summa Publishing Bureau | 1989 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | Belmont University, Mike Curb School of Music Business | 2009 - Present |
Senior Partner | Shrum & Assocaites | 2009 - Present |
Partner | Harris Martin Jones Shrum Bradford & Wommack, PA | 1998 - 2009 |
Founding Partner | Art & Entertainment Law Group, Philadelphia | 1996 - 1998 |
In-House Counsel, Major Claims Litigation | CIGNA Companies | 1994 - 1996 |
Counsel, Litigation Department | Clark Ladner Fortenbaugh & Young | 1989 - 1994 |
Vice President of Legal Affairs | Painted Cow Publishing, Inc. | 1988 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Nashville Entrepreneur Center | Advisor/Mentor | 2016 - Present |
Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | Volunteer Lawyer | 2007 - Present |
National Association of Recording Arts Sciences | Member, Nashville Chapter | 1997 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Nashville Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
U.S. District Court, M.D. Tenn. | Admitted | 1996 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Admitted | 1992 - Present |
U.S. District Court, D.N.J | Admitted | 1992 - Present |
Nashville Songwriters Association International | Volunteer and Supporter | 1989 - Present |
BMI | Publisher Member | 1989 - Present |
Nashville Chamber Orchestra | Volunteer, Promoter's Board | 2006 - 2007 |
Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | Volunteer Lawyer | 1992 - 1996 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Writers Digest Books | Songwriter’s Market 2016 (Contributor) | 2016 |
CreateSpace Publications | Counting Stars: Celebrity Licensing & Endorsements | 2015 |
Michael Casals | (Forward) How to Copyright A Song the Right Way, | 2015 |
McGraw Hill | Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Crime and Criminology (Contributor) | 2014 |
CreateSpace Publication | Origins of an Idea: An apologetic of original expression | 2013 |
Music Row Magazine | "In Charge: Music Row's Decision Makers" | 2008 |
Palm 24/7 | A Day in the Life of a PDA-Enabled Lawyer | 2003 |
American Songwriter | The Impact of MP3 on Songwriters and the Music Industry | 2000 |
American Songwriter | Songwriters Meet MP3: The Imminent Shift | 2000 |
Delaware Law Forum | Avoiding the Legal Power Trap | 1989 |
Law on the Row | Law on the Row - A blog about music law in Nashville | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | Juris Doctorate | 1992 |
David Lipscomb University | MA - Masters | 1987 |
David Lipscomb College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Entertainment Law 101 | Entertainment Law | 2008 |
Entertainment Law Review | Entertainment law | 2005 |
Current Litigation Developments in Entertainment Law | Entertainment Law | 2004 |
Technology Law in Tennessee: An Advanced Approach | Technology law | 2003 |
Corporate Governance & Ethics for the Transactional Lawyer | Corporate Law | 2003 |
Entertainment Law - Copyrights & Trademarks Online | Entertainment Law | 2001 |
The Law of the Internet in Tennessee, | Internet | 2001 |
Internet Law and Research for Legal Professionals in Tennessee | Internet | 2000 |
The Law of the Internet in Tennessee | Internet | 2000 |
How to Become an Entertainment Lawyer | Entertainment | 2000 |
International Songwriter's Workshop | Legal issues relating to songwriters | 1998 |
Emerging Legal Issues for Songwriters and Music Publishers | Entertainment | 1998 |
Songwriter's Workshop | Songwriter's Question and Answer period | 1994 |
Legal Aspects of Songwriting | Entertainment | 1994 |
Legal Aspects of Songwriting & Music Publishing | Entertainment | 1993 |
Case name | Outcome |
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American Federation of Musicians v. Charles Calello | Settled |
Bob Evans v. ZYX Music Corp. | Settled in favor of plaintiff. |
Faye Woodroof, p/k/a "The Grandmother from Hell" v. Donna Carter | Settled for plainitff prior to trial |
C. Russell Bridges p/k/a Leon Russell v. Steve and Ruth Kahn a/k/a Steve Kahn Assoc. a/k/a Leonrussell.org | Domain name returned to petitioner |
Dixie Devils v. Castle Records | Settled for plaintiffs |
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Karl Braun, Copyright infringement Attorney on May 4, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Barry thoroughly researches his cases, is knowledgeable and reasonable. The recipe for good results for his clients!
Tristan Robinson, Entertainment Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Attorney Shrum through his contributions to the Q&A forum on Avvo, where I was particularly impressed by one of his answers in the very niche area of Entertainment Law. Folks looking for an actual Entertainment Lawyer with formal understanding of the industry ought look no further.
Karl Braun, Copyright infringement Attorney on May 4, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Barry thoroughly researches his cases, is knowledgeable and reasonable. The recipe for good results for his clients!
Tristan Robinson, Entertainment Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Attorney Shrum through his contributions to the Q&A forum on Avvo, where I was particularly impressed by one of his answers in the very niche area of Entertainment Law. Folks looking for an actual Entertainment Lawyer with formal understanding of the industry ought look no further.
Sawnie Aldredge, Litigation Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have been on opposite sides of Barry in several matters and have always found him to be smart, prepared, aggressive and most of all, reasonable.
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