About Zia F. Modabber
Time and again, major recording artists, their key advisors and core industry companies trust Zia Modabber, the managing partner of the Los Angeles offices, to handle legal issues they face in the creation and protection of their assets. With decades of experience in the music and entertainment industry, he has an ability to not only address his clients' pressing legal issues, but also their long-term artistic and business interests. Zia is a sought-after litigator of intellectual property, First Amendment and other entertainment-related issues. And his ability to maintain a career-long perspective — along with his integrity and discretion — cements the trust between Zia and his clients that make him an invaluable counselor even outside of actual litigation.
Taming a high-stress environment
In a high-stress, high-reward industry, some of the biggest musical artists have relied on his experience, judgment and skill: Michael Jackson (and now his estate), Trent Reznor, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Usher, Chris Brown, Slash and Jeff Lynne/Electric Light Orchestra among them. Zia also represents industry powerhouses Live Nation, The Recording Academy and MusiCares, as well as personal managers, agents, promoters, business managers and record and publishing companies. His clients praise his judicious approach, stating “Zia Modabber is a wise and thoughtful attorney. I found the level of his care and counsel very helpful,” and "Zia is always my first call for complex copyright litigation and general sophisticated problem solving” (Chambers USA 2022).
"Zia is the definition of a team player. He is in the weeds but also maintains a valuable bird's-eye view on all matters." "Zia is able to advise on the law and also knows how to land advice and guidance in a way that is cognizant of our organization."
Chambers USA 2023
(California, Media & Entertainment: Litigation) survey response
Practice Focus
- Music, entertainment and media litigation and counseling
- Intellectual property litigation, including copyright and trademark disputes
- Right of publicity
- Defamation and First Amendment issues
- Labor and employment issues
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October 26, 2019Moderator | The Musical Artist and the Representation Team