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Introduction
Carron Joan Mitchell is a partner in our Entertainment practice group based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Carron has extensive experience representing clients in the entertainment industry, including recording artists, music producers, songwriters, actors, models, content creators, entrepreneurs, startups, established companies, and other entertainment industry professionals.
My focus
I focus on the diverse legal needs of talent and other entertainment industry professionals. I leverage my prior experience and insider’s perspective, working within the music, media, and radio industries, to anticipate clients’ needs.
I have significant experience working with talent and advising clients on structuring and developing the initial launch of new business enterprises, including providing trademark advice.
In addition, I help clients negotiate various types of agreements, including, but not limited to, music recording, music publishing, touring, merchandising, sponsorship and endorsement, talent and production, television, modeling, talent representation, licensing, blogging, content creation, and content monetization.
Looking ahead
In the last year, the explosion of NFTs has heavily impacted my practice as entertainers are finding additional revenue streams and ways to monetize their art. Also, clients are asking to be paid in cryptocurrency, and while in the past, companies pushed back on this method of payment, there are companies now open to this new way of accounting. I’m also excited to see how Web3 and the metaverse impact the sports and entertainment industry, as more and more clients are starting to explore ways to monetize in the virtual worlds.
Insights
- “Where Finance Meets Music: Utilizing Financial Tools to Enhance Your Craft,” Trusted Advisor Summit, Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, January 2023
In the news
- Variety
Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2023
April 19, 2023This article recognizing the entertainment industry’s top dealmakers and litigators features NP’s Entertainment team, including partner and team leader Ellie Heisler, partner Carron Mitchell, and counsel Christina Chang and Farrah Usmani, all of the Los Angeles office and Corporate practice. The article highlights each attorney for recent work with notable music and entertainment industry clients, and quotes Ellie on developing a strong work ethic as a woman and first-generation American.
- Hofstra University Law News
Carron Joan Mitchell ’11 on working in the sports and entertainment industry
March 28, 2023This alumni spotlight article features Los Angeles Corporate partner and Entertainment team member Carron Mitchell, who discusses her career as a sports and entertainment lawyer, how entertainment and law intersect, and her thoughts on the future of the sports and entertainment industry.
- Electronic Urban Report
ASCAP announces honorees for annual ‘Women Behind the Music’ event
Oct 25, 2022Los Angeles Corporate partner and Entertainment team member Carron Mitchell is featured in this article as one of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers’ “Women Behind the Music” honorees for 2022, recognizing female songwriters, artists, and executives across the music industry.
- HITS Daily Double
ASCAP reveals “Women Behind the Music” honorees
Oct 24, 2022Los Angeles Corporate partner and Entertainment team member Carron Mitchell is featured in this article as one of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers’ “Women Behind the Music” honorees for 2022, recognizing female songwriters, artists, and executives across the music industry.
- HITS Daily Double
Mitchell returns to Nixon Peabody
This article covers Los Angeles Corporate partner Carron Mitchell’s return to NP as a member of the Entertainment team, detailing her practice and community involvement. The article includes quotes from Los Angeles Office Managing Partner Sonia Nayak and Entertainment team leader Ellie Heisler on the unique background that Carron brings to the firm.April 1, 2022 - Bloomberg Law
Wake up call
This roundup of notable legal industry news and attorney moves includes the return of Los Angeles Entertainment partner Carron Joan Mitchell to NP and the appointment of Boston Corporate partner Rick Pedone as leader of the Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy team.March 28, 2022 - Billboard
Revealed: Billboard's 2022 top music lawyers
Los Angeles Entertainment partner Carron Joan Mitchell is featured for being selected as a leading nationwide music attorney by the top music industry publication. The article also covers Carron’s recent move back to NP.March 28, 2022
Admitted to practice
California
New York
Education
Hofstra University School of Law, J.D.
University of Pittsburgh, B.A.
Professional activities
- Member, Sports Law Association
Recognition
- Recognized in Billboard Magazine Top Music Lawyers since 2022
- Recognized in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report since 2022
- ASCAP ‘Women Behind the Music’ Honoree
Languages
Spanish
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