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John R. Meller

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Manatt Entertainment
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  • jmeller@manatt.com
  • Phone: 310.312.4102
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  • Los Angeles
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Education
  • UCLA School of Law, J.D., 2013
    Chief Executive Editor, UCLA Entertainment Law Review
    Associate Editor, UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy

    The University of Texas at Austin, B.S., Communication Studies, with high honors, 2010

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  • Manatt Digital and Technology
  • Manatt Entertainment
  • Music

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Profile

Profile

John Meller is counsel in the Manatt Entertainment practice and is resident in the Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on music transactions, including negotiating and drafting agreements in the music industry.

Before joining Manatt, John worked for several years as an attorney for a boutique intellectual property and entertainment law firm in Los Angeles. There, he drafted, revised and negotiated a wide variety of agreements related to media and intellectual property transactions, with an emphasis on music.

As an advocacy committee member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, John campaigns for the rights of music creators, organizing advocacy and leading meetings with members of Congress for various grassroots events.

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements

Panelist, “Expert Discussion on the Economics of Streaming Music/Video,” Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Technology Conference, June 5, 2019.

Speaker, “Recording Agreements 101,” 2015 State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute, Austin, TX, Nov. 6, 2015.

Speaker, “Artist Management Agreements,” 2015 State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute, Austin, TX, Nov. 5, 2015.

Honors & Awards

Honors & Awards

Named to Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022 list, Variety, 2022

Named to Best Lawyers in America’s “Ones to Watch” list in the Entertainment and Sports Law category, 2022–2024

Memberships

Memberships

Admitted to practice in the state of California

Los Angeles Chapter Advocacy Committee Member, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, 2014–present

Publications

Publications

Co-author, “SoundExchange: Claim Your Money!,” Keeping It Honest: Transparency and Related Legal Issues in the Entertainment Industry, International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, 2019.

Co-author, “Op-Ed: H.R. 1695: A vital first step towards Copyright Office modernization,” The Hill, April 25, 2017.

Co-author, “Op-Ed: Hey DOJ – see you in court!” The Hill, Sept. 13, 2016.

Co-author, “A Response to Professor Menell: A Remix Compulsory License Is Not Justified,” 38 Colum. J.L. & Arts 365, 2014–2015.

Co-author, “Pending US Legislation Regarding Streaming,” The International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, June 2015.

John in the News

  • 08.17.23

    13 Manatt Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” List

    Thirteen Manatt professionals were named to Best Lawyers in America’s 2024 “Ones to Watch” list, which recognizes attorneys that ...

  • 01.03.23

    Manatt Advances 19 Legal and Consulting Professionals Across ...

    Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today the advancement of 19 professionals, ...

  • 11.09.22

    Meller Named to Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022 List by Variety

    Manatt Entertainment Associate John Meller was recognized on Variety ’s 2022 list of Hollywood’s New Leaders for his impactful work ...

  • 09.07.22

    Manatt Represents Francisco Partners in Majority Investment in Kobalt ...

    A Manatt team led by Entertainment Leader Jordan Bromley and Partner Beau Stapleton advised Francisco Partners Management, a U.S.-headquartered ...

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