Experience

Art Levy is a seasoned industry veteran with a deep knowledge of the laws affecting creatives, artists and innovators.  He has the experience to apply that knowledge in a practical, cost-effective way that is custom-tailored to the real-world needs of his clients.

Art began practice at Thacher Proffitt & Wood, and then moved to the corporate and entertainment group of Proskauer Rose for several years before forming The Levy Firm with industry legend (and Art's father), Tom Levy.  Art later joined Levy Firm client Spirit Music Group as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and Administration for four years before returning to The Levy Firm.  At Spirit, Art was responsible for all legal and administrative aspects of the company, including strategic planning, acquisition of catalogs, business affairs, artist relations, digital strategy, sub publishing, licensing, and copyright matters, as well as managing Spirit's administrative team.

Art has a BA in American Civilization from Middlebury College and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center.

Art is Secretary of the New York chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers, and a member of the Copyright Society of the USA.