Ryan Schmidt is a singer/songwriter turned music lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of musicians and empowering creative professionals to succeed. His law practice focuses on negotiating artist-friendly deals, resolving copyright disputes, maximizing music royalties, navigating ethical generative AI, and supporting small businesses in the entertainment industry.

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As a touring singer/songwriter, Ryan was featured on NBC’s The Voice and earned accolades like “Critics’ Choice” at the Starbucks Music Makers Competition. These achievements came alongside firsthand experiences of the cutthroat nature of the industry, where restrictive contracts often stifle creativity. Determined to level the playing field for fellow artists, Ryan answered the call to become a music lawyer...