Jason Karlov, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Entertainment Industry Group, has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 list of Top Music Lawyers, which recognizes attorneys driving the industry’s most significant deals and strategies. With a client roster that includes Bob Dylan, Michael Bolton, T Bone Burnett, Rufus Wainwright, and major sports and media organizations, Jason is known for his ability to navigate high-stakes matters in music, live events, sponsorships and technology.
This recognition adds to Jason's list of industry honors, including Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers (2017–2025), Variety’s Legal Impact and Dealmakers Impact Reports, among others. Recent highlights of his practice include advising the NFL on Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and representing FiveCurrents in the launch of the Bob Marley immersive exhibit at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Read more about Jason’s recognition here.