Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP to Host “Sync & Supervision 101” for Women in Music Chicago Chapter

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to host “Sync & Supervision 101,” a panel conversation exploring how music lands in film, TV, and advertising. Happening on October 14, 2025, this program is presented by Women in Music, with Michelle M. Wahl, Chair of Events, helping coordinate this panel.

Join a lineup of leading music supervisors, producers, and artists as they unpack the creative, business, and strategic sides of licensing, while highlighting emerging opportunities for artists and rights holders in today’s media economy.

Panelists include:

• Lily Shallow (Head of Music Production & Partnerships, Havas)
• Piwa (Afro-alternative artist featured in Marvel’s Ironheart, Apple, Nike & more)
• Madeline Dowling (Freelance Music Supervisor & Producer with credits including Jeep, Disney, Apple, Grey’s Anatomy & Empire)
• Lisa Macy (Founder, O.G. Sync Services; 20+ years representing Capitol, Atlantic, Warner Brothers, Spirit Music Publishing & more)
• Moderator: Jessie LaBelle (Director of Creative Sync, AM2/Angry Mob Music)

This discussion opens the sync world from both the artist’s and industry’s perspective, offering practical insights, career pathways, and a look into the future of music licensing.

Women In Music Chicago is dedicated to promoting equality in the music industry by supporting and advancing women. Providing knowledge, strategy & solutions to our members and the greater community is our driving purpose. Learn more about Women In Music Chicago.

Michelle is a Partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell and Co-Chair of her firm’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group. She holds a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and is particularly skilled in navigating complex legal matters, as well as advising clients on emerging copyright and trademark issues.  Michelle focuses her entertainment/intellectual property practice on safeguarding her clients’ copyright and trademark portfolios, delivering comprehensive representation to Grammy-nominated songwriters, composers, recording artists, producers, and engineers, as well as music licensing representatives, authors, illustrators, and various entertainment-related businesses. Learn more about Michelle and her practice here.