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Tony Berman
Tony Berman is the founder of Berman Entertainment and Technology Law, a law firm focusing on issues implicated by the convergence of technology and the entertainment industry. His primary practice areas involve negotiation of entertainment and technology contracts and advising clients on legal issues involved in the formation of media-related organizations and protection of copyrights and trademarks.
His clients include record companies, multimedia companies, app developers, game companies, online content distribution companies, professional sport organizations, management companies, film and television production companies, presenters of live entertainment, music venues, publishers, producers, technologists and industry executives as well as writers, performers and artists.
Tony was the editor-in-chief of Multimedia & Entertainment Law Online News (MELON) and a contributing editor to Entertainment Industry Contracts, published by Matthew Bender. He was also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law where he taught Negotiating and Drafting Contracts in the Entertainment Business for over 20 years. Tony has served on the board of governors of The Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter and the AFTRA Advisory Board of Managers and Attorneys. Additionally, he was the chair of the Sports and Entertainment Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco.
EDUCATION:New York Law School, J.D. 1991New York University, B.A. English 1986
Licensed in California
His clients include record companies, multimedia companies, app developers, game companies, online content distribution companies, professional sport organizations, management companies, film and television production companies, presenters of live entertainment, music venues, publishers, producers, technologists and industry executives as well as writers, performers and artists.
Tony was the editor-in-chief of Multimedia & Entertainment Law Online News (MELON) and a contributing editor to Entertainment Industry Contracts, published by Matthew Bender. He was also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law where he taught Negotiating and Drafting Contracts in the Entertainment Business for over 20 years. Tony has served on the board of governors of The Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter and the AFTRA Advisory Board of Managers and Attorneys. Additionally, he was the chair of the Sports and Entertainment Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco.
EDUCATION:New York Law School, J.D. 1991New York University, B.A. English 1986
Licensed in California
Seasoned legal counsel with 30+ years of experience advising entertainment and technology companies and individuals. Experienced in navigating the complex intersection of media, IP, tech, and regulatory frameworks. Skilled at securing high-value content licensing deals, managing global compliance, and guiding C-suite on risk, growth, and innovation. Adept at supporting product and engineering teams developing streaming, AI-driven, or interactive platforms.
Tel: (415) 816-9623Email: tony@beat-law.com