
Mondo.NYC Speaker


Gary Adelman
Founding Partner, Adelman Matz P.C.
Gary P. Adelman is a founding partner of Adelman Matz P.C., a boutique New York law firm known for its deep expertise in music, entertainment, and intellectual property law. With over 30 years of experience, Gary represents a wide range of artists, producers, labels, managers, influencers, and creative companies across the entertainment ecosystem.
Gary’s practice spans the full spectrum of the music industry—from negotiating record and publishing deals to advising on brand partnerships, catalog sales, and royalty disputes. He regularly counsels clients on copyright and trademark protection, helping them build and monetize their creative assets while safeguarding their long-term interests.
Prior to co-founding Adelman Matz in 2013, Gary honed his litigation and dealmaking skills at several top-tier firms, ultimately building a reputation as a go-to advisor for high-stakes entertainment matters. Under his leadership, the firm has grown to represent talent at every stage of their careers—emerging artists, Grammy winners, and legacy estates alike—offering them legal insight tailored to the evolving digital landscape.
What sets Gary apart is his rare blend of litigation experience and transactional fluency. Whether he's drafting a joint venture for a music tech platform or enforcing rights against copyright infringement, Gary brings both strategic vision and practical know-how to every deal and dispute.
A frequent speaker and panelist, Gary is passionate about empowering creatives through education and advocacy. At Mondo 2025, he brings his decades of frontline industry experience to the conversation, offering actionable insights on navigating today’s complex legal and business environment in music and media.
Mondo 2025 Panels
Mic Drops & Lawsuits: Defamation in the Music Industry
Friday, October 17, 2025, 4:35 PM
This panel examines defamation in the music industry. Topics include savage diss tracks, artists clapping back at influencers, the negative portrayal of artists in film and television, as well as accusations of sexual misconduct — and what music lawyers need to know when their client's reputation is on the line.