Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms® ranked by Best Lawyers for 2025. Best Lawyers conducts a formal and thorough submission process to be considered
October 10, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Participates in Recording Academy’s 10th Anniversary of Music Advocacy Day
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Jeffrey S. Becker, Michelle M. Wahl, Amanda J. Alasauskas, and Mark J. McLoughlin participated in the Recording Academy’s 10th anniversary of Music Advocacy Day on October
September 11, 2024
Patterson and Alasauskas to Present at Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Arts Alliance Illinois’ Workshop
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys William D. Patterson and Amanda J. Alasauskas will present at the “Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business” workshop presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts
September 10, 2024
Becker Assists in Passing Illinois Legislation Aiming to Protect Artists Against Misuse of Artificial Intelligence
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner and Chair of the firm’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group, Jeffrey S. Becker, played a key role in guiding an essential bill through the Illinois General Assembly: the AI...
August 15, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® lists. In addition, Partners Michael W. Drumke and Gary C. Pinter were
July 23, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Successfully Hosts 6th Annual Charitable Concert “Sound of Summer” Benefitting Musically Fed
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group hosted its sixth annual music showcase, Sound of Summer, on June 13, 2024, at the House of Blues Chicago. Founded in 2015, Sound of Summer is an...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Amanda Alasauskas and Mark McLoughlin have been invited to join the Recording Academy Class of 2024 as leading practitioners in their field. The Recording Academy is the leading...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Jeffrey S. Becker will speak at WUP it Up! Chicago 2024 Music Licensing Conference on June 7th in Chicago, IL. Becker will present on “Legal and Finance Top Do’s and...
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
April 10, 2024
Alasauskas to Serve as Guest Judge at the 2024 Biggest Mouth Competition at Columbia College Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Amanda J. Alasauskas has been invited to be a guest judge at the 2024 Biggest Mouth Competition, which will take place at Columbia College Chicago on April 11, 2024. Columbia...