Marc Jacobson

Selected by Chambers USA every year since 2005 and by Super Lawyers since 2008 as one of the top Entertainment Lawyers in NYC, Jacobson built his unique practice by focusing on his two passions:  music and film.  He represented the estates of George & Ira Gershwin, Elvis Presley and Duke Ellington and important songwriters such as Jimmy Webb, Shakira and Annie Roboff.  He handled films like “Conviction” with Hilary Swank & Sam Rockwell, represented Oscar Nominee Rip Torn and is now Executive Producer of Dennis Hopper’s final film.  He also held senior executive positions at several major internet companies.  Jacobson is the Founding Chairman of the NYS Bar Association Section on Entertainment Arts & Sports Law, testified before Congress and WIPO regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and was Adjunct Professor of Entertainment Law at Fordham University Law School, CUNY Law School and The New School.  He is licensed to practice law in New York, California (inactive) and Florida (inactive).

His current clients include several prominent music publishers, digital music service providers, internationally renowned songwriters, and management companies. In addition, he also represents actors, writers, producers, financiers and many others in the motion picture and television businesses.