Biography
Leron’s practice includes complex litigation, business and commercial transaction matters in a variety of fields and industries, primarily in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property, technology and media.
He counsels institutional and individual clients on a range of issues related to crisis management, business disputes and litigation prevention, as well as non-litigation matters, frequently in the capacity of outside general counsel.
Finance & Transactions
A former banker, Leron is knowledgeable in resolving complex financial issues and structuring joint ventures and other business ventures. He has successfully represented banks and other financial institutions, technology companies, physician practice groups, restaurant groups, manufacturers, transportation companies, entrepreneurs, professional athletes and entertainment companies.
Entertainment Law
A well-known and respected entertainment attorney, Leron works with the full spectrum of industry professionals including actors, recording artists, producers, songwriters, record labels, publishing and management companies, music industry trade organizations, film and television companies as well as new media companies. He represents corporate entities as well as high-profile celebrities and athletes in their personal and professional business ventures.
Thought Leadership
Leron is a frequent speaker on entertainment law, licensing and issues involving the convergence of media and technology. He has participated in leading industry think tanks such as the SXSW Music and Entertainment Conference and the London Music Expo. He formerly served on the Advisory Board for the Future of Music Coalition and was influential in advocating for the Performance Rights Act HR848, which entitles artists to royalties from radio airplay.
Beyond Fox Rothschild
Leron is a Board Member and Chair of Entertainment for the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
He serves as Chairman of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association. He is also Co-Chair of the Music Industry Relations Collective for the National Museum of African American Music.
Before Fox Rothschild
Before joining Fox Rothschild, Leron was a partner and Vice Chair of the Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice at a national law firm.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1999)
- Texas State University (B.B.A., 1993)
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Business Law Section
- Entertainment and Sports Law Section
- Technology Section
- International Association of Entertainment Lawyers
- National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Board of Directors
- Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association
- Chairman
- Board Member
- State Bar of Georgia, Entertainment and Sports Law Section
- Chair of Entertainment
- Board Member
- National Museum of African American Music
- Co-Chair, Music Industry Relations Collective
- Stoops Center of Law & Business at FSU College of Law
- Advisory Board
- Future of Music Coalition
- Advisory Board (Former)
Honors & Awards
- Named a "Most Effective Deal-makers Finalist" by the Daily Report (2026)
- Received the Board Chairman award as part of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's DE&I series (2024)
- Received Powerhouse Award by Black Music Moguls (2024)
- Named to Georgia Trend's "500 Most Influential Leaders" list (2023)
- Named to Billboard Magazine's "Top Music Lawyers" list (2020-2025)
- Selected to the "Dealmakers Impact Report" list by Variety (2022, 2025)
- Named Entertainment Attorney of the Year by the National Bar Association (2022)
- Named to Variety's Legal Impact Report (2021, 2022)
- Atlanta Catalyst Award, 2012
- Selected to the "Best Lawyers in America" list for Entertainment Law - Music in Atlanta, GA by Best Lawyers (2024-2026)
- Selected to the "Super Lawyers" list for Entertainment & Sports Law in Georgia (2024-2025)

