IMSTA FESTA Miami 2025 - Allen Jacobi

2 PM | How to Protect Your Art & Cover Your Tracks - Allen Jacobi

Overview: Don’t miss this invaluable master class by veteran entertainment attorney Allen Jacobi. With a career spanning decades in the music and entertainment industry, Jacobi will break down the legal fundamentals every music creator needs to understand in order to protect their work. This session will cover critical topics such as copyright registration, publishing and royalties, collaborative agreements, and how to safeguard your rights when sharing or releasing music. Jacobi will offer real-world advice to help artists, producers, and songwriters navigate today’s legal landscape and avoid common legal missteps. Whether you're just starting out or already releasing music, this is a must-attend session for anyone who wants to understand how to protect their creations.

Speaker: Allen Jacobi is a Miami-based entertainment attorney and founder of Pyramid Records, recognized for seamlessly integrating music, film, and television law into his career . As record label president, he earned gold and platinum accolades from artists like The Eric Clapton Band, Gloria Estefan, and Marilyn Manson, and is best known for successfully defending 2 Live Crew in the landmark obscenity case.

Mr. Jacobi’s roster spans music legends—from KC & the Sunshine Band, Jimmy Cliff, and Ahmad Jamal to Jon Secada and Public Enemy—and extends to film and TV figures like Gabrielle Anwar and Phillip Michael Thomas. He has also spoken at major industry events (e.g., ASCAP, Winter Music Conference) and appeared on outlets such as CNN, MTV, VH-1, and Good Morning America.

A pioneer in digital rights and licensing, Mr. Jacobi represents tech and media entities such as DigiTrax, Promo Only, and YouTab.