Not sure how to navigate the recent rapid changes in the music industry? Hear from some of the world’s leading music lawyers: To mark the IAEL’s 50th anniversary and the launch of its 40th landmark publication, leading members of the IAEL come together at ADE for a fast-moving conversation about the forces reshaping music, and music law, in 2026. From AI in the creative process, as well as name, image, likeness and deepfakes, to artist pay, record deals, sync, superfans, immersive live shows, touring and cross-border copyright—the panel will explore the legal and commercial issues defining the next era of the international music business. Designed for the benefit of lawyers, artists and industry professionals alike, this is a rare opportunity to hear prominent music lawyers from around the world discuss what is changing, what really matters now, and what artists and their teams need to know next.

Chairs:
John Abrams, Associate, Lewis Birnberg Hanet Bobadilla
Stephanie Rotelli, Founder, Cosmo Legal Group

Speakers:
Cynthia Katz, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Nicola Bottero, Partner, Della Gatta, Travostino, Bottero & Associati
Briana Humphrey, Sole Practitioner
Jenny Kanellopoulou, Reader in Socio-Legal Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University
Ralf Kitzberger, Partner, Schickhardt Rechtsanwälte
Dennis Engbrink, Partner and Head of Media & Entertainment, Zirngibl Rechtsanwälte
Victor den Hollander, Associate, De Vos & Partners
Rolf Auf der Maur, Partner and Head of TMT, Vischer
Wim Schreurs, Partner, Ubilex
Anne-Marie Pecoraro, Partner, Fidal Avocats
Lindsay Bailey, Principal, Lindsay Bailey Law Corporation
Margriet Koedooder, Partner, De Vos & Partners Advocaten
Susan Abramovitch, Partner and Head of Entertainment & Sports Law, Gowling WLG
Dirk Spacek, Partner, Wenger Plattner
Emmanuel Verraes, Founder, Indie Law
Olivia van Rikxoort, Associate, De Vos & Partners
Benjamin van Werven, Partner, Walden Grene
Olivier Sasserath, Attorney, MVVP
Fábio de Sa Cesnik, Partner, CQS/FV Advogados
Wim Schreurs, Partner, Ubilex
Sergio de Juan-Creix, Partner, Croma Legal
Iris Zhou, AI Paralegal, Flex Legal NatWest Group
Anthony Leung, Partner, Haldanes
Massimo Travostino, Partner, Della Gatta, Travostino, Bottero & Associati
Joshua Graubart, Principal, The Law Offices of Joshua Graubart

Please note there is a cost to attend. CLE credits available.