Samir Desai

Music Rights Attorney & Writer

Entertainment lawyer and writer covering music supervision, copyright ownership, and master rights strategy.

Music RightsCopyright LawMaster Ownership
8+ years experience 1 published articles 1 coverage areas

About Samir

Samir Desai is a practicing entertainment attorney who has represented independent artists, songwriters, and small labels in copyright disputes, master rights negotiations, and publishing administration. With a JD from Georgetown and eight years of legal practice, Samir brings the precision of a lawyer to his writing on music rights and ownership. He has successfully negotiated master reversion clauses, resolved co-writer split disputes, and advised on catalog sale transactions. His articles at Like Hot Cakes translate dense legal concepts into practical guidance that artists and managers can act on immediately.

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