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Nick's practice focuses on the music business, which subdivides into negotiations and agreements relating to recording rights, music publishing, songwriting, producing, management and agency arrangements, distribution (both of records and home video products), licensing arrangements and joint ventures in connection with all of the foregoing. He also has broad experience in sales and acquisitions of entertainment companies and catalogues of songs and master recordings, as well as new media transactions (e.g., electronic distribution and licensing, particularly). The independently researched 2006 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business specifically cited Nick as one of the city's "leading individuals" in Media and Entertainment commercial practice. He was further praised in the book as "a great lawyer to go to in conflict situations. You know that his work will be exemplary." Nick also was named a "Super Lawyer" in the 2006 edition of New York Super Lawyers/ Manhattan Edition, among 5% of Manhattan attorneys. According to the magazine, this selection was based on an independent survey of 59,000 Manhattan lawyers and an evaluation by a "blue ribbon panel of preeminent peers" in each area of practice.
Some representative information:
Nick has represented all the major record labels on various matters (EMI, Sony BMG, Universal, Warner Music) and many of the smaller labels as well (Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Windup). Many of these matters involve complex distribution arrangements, large catalog purchases and licenses, and joint venture agreements.
In connection with the digital technology areas, he has represented major distribution services and content providers.
He represents senior level music executives in connection with their employment agreements. As a speaker, Nick has lectured on various music industry panels and has presented Continuing Legal Education programs on new technology, recording agreements, minor's performance agreements in the entertainment business, publishing rights and distribution arrangements. He teaches Entertainment Law as an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law and has guest lectured at other educational institutions, seminars and forums, including the New York Law Journal seminars, Cardozo School of Law, and the Stellar Network. Nick is a graduate of New York University School of Law and became a member of the New York State Bar in 1973. In his own words: "Attorneys may differ on what they find interesting in the practice of law. For me, it's the problem solving - bringing together disparate interests of opposing parties, to bridge what at first appears to be an imponderable hiatus between them."
News & Articles: Jan 15, 2008
Rose Schwartz and Nick Gordon Teach at NYU Law Firm News
Adjunct professors begin 21st year of entertainment law seminar
Sep 23, 2007
Seven FWRV Attorneys Again Named "Super Lawyers" Firm News
Magazine lists top 5% of NY Metro area attorneys as chosen by their peers, by panel review, and through independent research
Jul 24, 2007
FWRV Maintains Top Ranking in Entertainment Law Firm News
2007 Chambers USA names Franklin Weinrib one of New York's four top-ranking media and entertainment firms working in theater, film, television and music.
Jan 1, 2007
Rose Schwartz and Nick Gordon Teach at NYU Law Firm News
Law school entertainment law course enters its 20th year
Nov 27, 2006
Nick Gordon Presents Bar Association Seminar Firm News
Program on negotiation of music publishing deals
Jul 19, 2006
Seven Partners Named "Super Lawyers" Firm News
Magazine lists "top attorneys in Manhattan" as chosen by their peers and through independent research
Jul 1, 2006
FWRV in Top Rank of Media & Entertainment Firms Firm News
Chambers USA names Franklin Weinrib one of four top-ranking Media and Entertainment commercial practice firms in New York.
Jan 1, 2006
NYU Law Course Enters 19th Year Firm News
Rose Schwartz and Nick Gordon begin teaching their Entertainment Law seminar at NYU Law School
Jan 1, 2006
Clearing Music Copyrights - All of Them Newsletter
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