Ryan Schmidt, Esq. is an American music lawyer who represents artists, songwriters, and producers in high-stakes record deals, publishing agreements, and catalog transactions. His work and insights have been featured in Billboard, CBS Mornings, and the Los Angeles Times.

An artist turned lawyer, Ryan blends firsthand industry experience with legal training to protect creatives at pivotal moments in their careers. In his music career, Ryan has been featured on NBC’s The Voice and earned honors like "Critics’ Choice" at the Starbucks Music Makers Competition. His firsthand experience with restrictive contracts and industry red tape inspired him to become the kind of lawyer he wished he'd had.

A summa cum laude graduate of Nashville's Belmont University College of Law, Ryan graduated in the top 2% of his class and served as an Executive Officer of the Belmont Law Review. Before launching his Georgia-based principal-led solo practice, he trained under a leading Nashville entertainment law firm representing major artists and rights holders in music, visual arts, and digital media. He later practiced at boutique firms where he helped build and lead their entertainment law practices, before launching his own principal-led national music law practice in 2024. Today, he represents clients from all major creative hubs including Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, and Miami.

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