January 18, 2016

Becker, Patterson Lead Tech Talk on New Media

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Jeffrey S. Becker and William D. Patterson will discuss the business and legal issues confronted by developing music-tech companies in Chicago on February 24, 2016.  As consumer...

October 9, 2015

Law Bulletin Recognizes Becker on “40 Under Forty” List

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Jeffrey S. Becker was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s “40 Under Forty” list for 2015. The Law Bulletin received more than 1000 nominations and...

July 6, 2015

Becker Authors Law Bulletin Article on Crowdfunding

Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group Chair Jeffrey S. Becker authored the article, “FTC ruling sheds some light on investor protection in crowdfunding,” in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. To read the...

June 8, 2015

Becker Joins Dramatists Guild Panel on Musical Theatre Writing

Jeffrey S. Becker, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner, will participate in a panel discussion on the business aspects of musical theatre writing, including licensing and publication of music. The discussion is hosted by

June 2, 2015

Wahl Elected to IDC Board of Directors

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP associate Michelle M. Wahl has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC). Wahl and fellow newly elected directors will be recognized at

March 18, 2015

SXSW Panel on Contract Termination Features Becker

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner and Entertainment and Media Practice Group Chair Jeffrey S. Becker will speak today at the annual Southwest by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Tex. Becker and two additional...

January 15, 2015

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that six of its associates were recently named partners, including one in its new St. Louis office. Jeffrey S. Becker serves as Chair of the Entertainment and Media Law Practice...

August 20, 2014

Becker Speaks at Yellow Phone Music Conference

Jeffrey S. Becker, chair of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law practice, will be a panelist at Yellow Phone Music Conference in Milwaukee September 4-7, 2014. Becker and other music industry...