On April 1, 2023, William Briggs was recognized by Billboard among its 2023 Top Music Lawyers. This prestigious list spotlights top legal counselors who have established themselves as essential resources for the music industry’s rising artists, songwriters, and superstars alike
Mr. Briggs is a trial lawyer and civil litigator with broad experience in the entertainment industry. He represents some of the top talent in film, television, music, and sports. He has experience in state, federal, and appellate courts and with arbitrations, involving intellectual property disputes, complex entertainment contract disputes, partnership disputes, rights of publicity and First Amendment issues, and employment matters.
Speaking to Billboard, Mr. Briggs says the industry’s next battle is the “reversion of masters to artists and artists’ control of content.”