Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to co-sponsor Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA)’s fundraiser, “LCA After Dark 2024,” on June 6 in Chicago, Illinois. Hosted by LCA’s Associate Board, the event will...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Jeffrey S. Becker and Amanda J. Alasauskas authored an article for The Chicago Lawyer Magazine, which highlights the importance of preparing solid business agreements between band
Billboard Magazine named Jeffrey S. Becker, Partner, and Chair of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group, to its 2024 Top Music Lawyers list. This prestigious list honors prominent
March 27, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Hosts 6th Annual Charitable Concert “Sound of Summer” at House of Blues Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group will host its sixth annual music showcase, Sound of Summer, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the House of Blues Chicago. Founded in 2015, Sound of...
March 14, 2024
Becker Testifies in Support of Legislation Aiming to Protect Artists Against Misuse of Artificial Intelligence
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Jeffrey S. Becker testified in support of new legislation introduced by State Senator Mary Edly-Allen that would safeguard artists and music labels from situations where third-party...
Partner Jeffrey S. Becker will speak at “IP Theory and Practice 2024,” a six-session lecture series on intellectual property for first-year law students, hosted by DePaul University College of Law’s Center for...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attended the 66th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on February 4. The firm’s Entertainment and Media Law practice group members Jeffrey S. Becker, Michelle W. Wahl, and Mark J....
January 25, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers® list as leading practitioners in their field across Illinois. Rankings are based on peer nominations, evaluations, and independent...
December 1, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ 51st Annual Benefit Luncheon
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was proud to sponsor Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ 51st Annual Benefit Luncheon at Palmer House in Chicago. The benefit featured raffles, Distinguished Service to the Arts Awards and...
August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® lists. In addition, Partners Francis R. Petrek, Jr., Joseph P. Switzer,...