Musicology, musical analysis, and intellectual property disputes define this musicologist’s expert witness practice, which includes over 35 years of experience and more than 25 years of litigation-related consultation and testimony. Their work focuses on musical analysis, comparison, and evaluation in matters involving copyright infringement, music licensing, and digital sampling, as well as issues involving music technology and content across media platforms. Their work includes testimony in both deposition and trial settings in disputes involving music copyright infringement and related issues, including proceedings before federal courts and the Copyright Royalty Board concerning music licensing and royalty matters. They hold a Master of Arts in Musicology and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance.

Their expertise includes detailed musical comparison and analysis of compositions and recordings, including research into prior art and evaluation of alleged similarities in copyright disputes. Their work also involves assessment of music used in film, television, advertising, video games, and digital media, including licensing considerations and integration of music within commercial productions. In addition, their experience includes career appraisals and talent evaluation, along with consulting for advertising agencies and media companies on music selection, technology, and content-related decisions.

The expert’s professional background includes leadership involvement with a music consulting firm, where they have directed a team of doctoral-level music specialists and served as a lead consultant and testifying expert in matters involving music, entertainment, and intellectual property. They also hold an academic appointment in musicology and have participated in intellectual property and music industry initiatives, including involvement with the Copyright Society of the USA in governance and committee-related activities, as well as presentations before legal, academic, and industry organizations on copyright, music technology, and forensic musicology topics.