Mondo.NYC Speaker
Philip Wild
Founder, Philip Wild Law, P.C.
Philip Wild is an experienced entertainment attorney with a distinguished career in the music industry. He began his legal journey as a corporate associate at Proskauer Rose, a leading New York law firm, before transitioning into executive roles at major record labels. Phil served as Head of Business Affairs at Clive Davis’ Arista Records, then handled Business and Legal Affairs at Atlantic Records, Wind-up Entertainment, and EMI Music North America, where he oversaw operations for iconic labels including Capitol, Blue Note, and Astralwerks.
Now in private practice, Phil represents independent labels, entrepreneurs, and performing artists, specializing in all aspects of legal and business affairs. His work includes managing the legal affairs of the Reggae Sumfest music festival in Montego Bay, negotiating performance agreements for hundreds of performing artists. With decades of experience, Phil has negotiated and structured literally thousands of deals across the entertainment industry, including recording contracts, joint ventures, media rights, and television and film production agreements
Mondo 2025 Panels
Get Paid or Get Played: What Musicians and Producers Must Know About Music Law
It’s tempting to leave the legal stuff to the lawyers — but by the time you talk to one, it might already be too late. Who owns your songs? What happens when you work with collaborators? Do you understand your rights in a "joint work"?
In this fast-paced, interactive session, veteran music lawyer Phil Wild and prominent music attorney Jenna Kon will break down the legal basics every artist and producer needs to know. Whether you’re making beats in your bedroom or dropping your first single, this session will give you the tools to protect your rights and start getting paid for your music