ATLANTA – Oct. 7, 2026 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Jess Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, and Charmaine D. Smith were named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 Top Music Lawyers list.
According to the publication, the annual power list highlights the foremost attorneys in the music industry, honoring those who have delivered outstanding legal guidance to artists, executives, and companies amid a pivotal era of industry change.
“The music industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and being named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 Top Music Lawyers list is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us to help them navigate that landscape,” said Rosenbloum, chair of the firm’s Global Entertainment & Media Practice. “I am proud to share this recognition with Jeff, Jess, and Charmaine, and grateful to be part of a team that brings exceptional depth and creativity to every matter we handle.”
Biederman represents a diverse global clientele across music, film, television, branding, fashion, and more, providing strategic counsel on creative and business matters spanning recording agreements, publishing deals, touring, branding, catalog sales, and other matters central to the business of music and entertainment.
Rosen, co-chair of the Atlanta Entertainment & Media Practice, is one of the nation’s top entertainment attorneys, bringing more than three decades of experience representing leading talent in music, film, television, and new media, along with the distinctive perspective of a former professional musician. Recognized as one of the industry’s leading dealmakers, he advises many of the world’s most successful artists on recording, touring, publishing, branding, and catalog transactions, including some of the most influential names in country music and entertainment.
Rosenbloum, widely regarded as a key architect of the modern digital music business, has driven billions of dollars in value for the global music industry. He has more than three decades of experience at the intersection of music and technology, advising on digital media strategies and complex content licensing agreements.
Smith brings more than two decades of intellectual property law experience in the entertainment and media industries, advising digital media and technology companies on music rights licensing in the digital space; providing strategic guidance on cutting-edge issues and emerging use cases, including artificial intelligence; formulating bespoke licensing approaches and royalty structures; and securing rights for digital music exploitation in the United States and globally.