Musicologist Judith Finell, a UCLA alumna, to address the 2018 graduating class at the University of California, Los Angeles' Herb Alpert School of Music commencement ceremony
Judith Finell, Forensic Musicologist and Music Copyright Expert, to Speak at UCLA Commencement
Judith Finell, a renowned figure in the field of forensic musicology and music copyright, will be the keynote speaker at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's 2018 commencement ceremony. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 15 at 4 p.m. in Dickson Court North.
Finell, an alumna of UCLA, completed her undergraduate studies in piano performance, earning a B.A. degree. She later pursued her M.A. degree in musicology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Finell's career has been marked by high-profile copyright infringement cases. She served as a forensic musicologist for the family of Marvin Gaye in their music copyright lawsuit against Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke for their 2013 song "Blurred Lines." Her expertise in musical analysis, history, literature, and theory, combined with her legal knowledge, has made her an influential voice in the field.
Finell's firm, Judith Finell MusicServices Inc., advises entertainment companies like HBO, Sony Pictures, Disney, Warner Bros. Films, Lionsgate, and Lucasfilm on copyright matters, particularly risk avoidance and music licensing. She has also testified and consulted on behalf of Michael Jackson, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner/Chappell Music, and for the estates of composer Igor Stravinsky and singer-songwriter Bob Marley.
Finell is a trustee and former board officer of the Copyright Society of the USA. She regularly speaks in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Los Angeles Copyright Society, and the Association of Independent Music Publishers. She has also been a guest lecturer at various law schools, including UCLA School of Law, Harvard, Columbia, and Stanford universities.
In addition to her litigation work, Finell has written numerous articles and a book on contemporary music and copyright infringement. She is also known for her contributions to scholarly and public discussions on music copyright and forensic musicology.
Furthermore, Finell has been involved in litigation connected to music copyright protection and has expressed her views on how AI impacts music copyright. She continues to be a valuable asset in the field of forensic musicology and music copyright, providing insights and expertise in various litigations involving copyright infringement.
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At the UCLA commencement, Judith Finell, a music copyright expert and keynote speaker, will share insights on education, personal growth, career development, and skills training, having a diverse background in music and copyright law. In addition to sharing her expertise at the event, Finell regularly speaks at various organizations and law schools, advocating for the importance of understanding music copyright issues.
