Jordan Bromley

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Jordan Bromley is the leader of Manatt’s entertainment transactions and finance practice. His experience lies in recognizing talented artists, individuals and companies; developing strategy to achieve their long-term success; and protecting their interests by rigorously negotiating and drafting the agreements that form the basis of their business relationships.

Jordan’s client base includes iconic, established, legacy and developing artists, songwriters, producers, record labels, digital distributors, streaming content companies, content creation and management companies, music publishers, apparel companies, professional management companies, global influencers, executives, international law firms, technology funds, actors, models, and multimedia fashion and lifestyle companies.

Jordan acts as general counsel to his clients, whom he terms “global CEOs.” Recognizing that creators are no longer limited to the studio, but instead are CEOs of a global licensing regime, brand ambassadors and global strategists, he emphasizes that his responsibility is to support and protect their activities in all countries—large and small, developed and developing. This includes structuring global distribution networks, TM enforcement, and securing opportunities in developing markets such as China, India, South Korea and the MENA markets.

Jordan is particularly knowledgeable about legal issues and pertinent facts surrounding the content streaming industry. In his royalty infographic “U.S. Streaming Royalties Explained,” Jordan provided the first complete picture of how money flows to every participant in the value chain. With over a dozen separate data points, the infographic is the most comprehensive and accurate existing view of U.S. streaming royalties.

Jordan is also known for his thought leadership on the Music Modernization Act, streaming trends, and copyright and royalty issues. He is frequently published in and quoted by publications covering music issues, such as Billboard, Newsweek, Entrepreneur and The Guardian. Jordan has been recognized by Billboard as one of the “Top Music Lawyers.”

A staunch advocate of creators’ rights, Jordan works intimately with Manatt’s government group in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, helping music clients devise and implement strategies to influence legislation and policy affecting intellectual property.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Jordan co-founded and developed Golden Mean Management, a Bay Area rap label, management, marketing and distribution company. He also co-founded and developed Hip Hop Congress, an international nonprofit organization that uses hip hop music and culture to inspire social and civic action among young people.

Speaking Engagements

Moderator, “The Future of Streaming: Rights, Royalties and Valuation,” Music Finance Forum, September 12, 2019.

Moderator, “The Revolution Has Been Digitized—Music Business, Money and Deals in 2018,” Beverly Hills Bar Association Entertainment Law Section, Beverly Hills, CA, October 17, 2018.

Speaker, “The New Era for Streaming Services,” New York Media Festival, October 4, 2018.

Speaker, “Music Streaming Royalties/Digital Service Providers/YouTube,” Laguna College of Art and Design, March 7, 2017.

Speaker, “MMF Meeting,” Music Managers’ Forum, New York, NY, October 5, 2015.

Guest Speaker, Managing Enterprise in Media, Entertainment, and Sports Summer Institute, UCLA Summer Session, Summer 2015.

Panelist, "Demystifying YouTube: How to Get Paid What You’re Owed!" Association of Independent Music Publishers, Beverly Hills, CA, March 12, 2015.

09.18.19

Bromley Speaks to Rolling Stone on Tencent’s Proposed Bid for Stake ...

Manatt entertainment transactions and finance practice leader Jordan Bromley spoke with Rolling Stone on Tencent Music Entertainment&rsqu...
09.12.19

Bromley Speaks With KCBS-AM on AB-5 Gig Worker Bill and Impact on ...

Manatt entertainment transactions and finance leader Jordan Bromley spoke with KCBS Radio on the recently passed AB-5 bill.
08.26.19

Seven Manatt Attorneys Recognized Among Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers

In Billboard’s 2019 Top Music Lawyers list feature, Manatt is named “the firm with the deepest roster [on the list],” wi...
08.15.19

Best Lawyers in America Names 64 Manatt Attorneys to 2020 List

Sixty-four Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2020 edition of the Best Lawyers in America report, which recognizes the nation’s...

09.12.19

Bromley Writes for Billboard on DOJ Consent Decree Review and What It ...

Manatt entertainment transactions and finance leader Jordan Bromley wrote for Billboard on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) consent ...

05.10.19

Safe Harbor Reform in the United States: The Time is Now

“Recent news of the European Union directive related to active measures online service providers (or “OSPs”) must now take to ...

03.12.19

The Music Modernization Act: A Songwriter's Guide to What Matters Next

“The Music Modernization Act passed last October with much fanfare and excitement. But now, after the party, we are all looking at what that ...

04.18.18

The Most Significant Music Licensing Bill in a Generation

Dubbed "the most significant licensing bill in a generation," the Music Modernization Act is the product of broad consensus adopted by ...

10.31.18

State of Music

The music business is financially stronger than it has been in several years, thanks to streaming, which now makes up 75% of the industry’s ...
04.26.17

Digital Music

We at Manatt Digital are not only die hard music fans, we put our passions in our business and are invested and advocates of the ever evolving and ...
08.19.15

So You Want Music in Your Video: 5 Things to Remember so You Don't ...

In this edition, we focus on the world of music, exploring the opportunities for artist-fan engagement, examining the conflicts between piracy and ...

09.12.19

Music Finance Forum Presented by Winston Baker

Manatt is pleased to sponsor the 2019 Music Finance Forum presented by Winston Baker, which will take place on September 12 in Los Angeles, CA. The ...

06.20.18

Podcast: Exploring Growth and Innovation in Music and Data

In the latest edition of the Manatt Digital Podcast, we explore the worlds of music and data. The music industry is experiencing a strong resurgence ...

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