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Immediate Past Chairman

Leron E. Rogers, Esq.

Fox Rothchild

Partner, Entertainment & Sports Law,

Leron’s practice includes complex litigation, business and commercial transaction matters in a variety of fields and industries, primarily in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property, technology and media.

He counsels institutional and individual clients on a range of issues related to crisis management, business disputes and litigation prevention, as well as non-litigation matters, frequently in the capacity of outside general counsel. A well-known and respected entertainment attorney, Leron works with the full spectrum of industry professionals including actors, recording artists, producers, songwriters, record labels, publishing and management companies, music industry trade organizations, film and television companies as well as new media companies.

He represents corporate entities as well as high-profile celebrities and athletes in their personal and professional business ventures. Before joining Fox Rothschild, Leron was a partner and Vice Chair of the Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice at Lewis Brisbois.

Leron is a Board Member and Chair of Entertainment for the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and Board Member and President of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association.

He is also Co-Chair of the Music Industry Relations Collective for the National Museum of African American Music.

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