Spencer Fain attorney Lauren Mullein spoke at the 2024 American Bar Association Forum Entertainment & Sports Industry Spring Meeting in Los Angeles on April 12. He participated in a panel called “Generative AI and Music: Synthesizer, Sampler or Rise of the Machines?”
During this CLE discussion, Lauren and his fellow panelists outlined recent proposed legislation and lawsuits related to the music industry. CLE focused on the ability of generative artificial intelligence to “supercharge” or replace the talents and abilities of recording artists and songwriters. Lauren uses his experience as both an artist and an attorney to record topics such as copyright, trademarks, name and likeness laws such as U.S. copyright law, and important issues impacting artist audio rights licenses. I considered it.
At Spencer Fehn, Lauren's understanding of the creative elements of the entertainment and media industry blends with her extensive legal skills to protect clients' intellectual property, build businesses, and advocate for social justice. . He has represented Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award winners. Gold, platinum, and multi-platinum selling artists. He also targets professionals in the music, media, film/television, theater, and sports industries. Lauren is also Professor and Director of Music and Entertainment Law Studies at Belmont University School of Law.