“I joined the CCC when I was a young lawyer, and the education and networking were invaluable. CCC fills a truly important role in the music business.”

Don Passman, music attorney and author of “All You Need to Know About the Music Business”

“As a member for more than twenty years, I have always found the CCC to be a uniquely rewarding organization. It combines expert and entertaining music industry panelists discussing up-to-the-minute topics in a dinner and drinks setting that facilitates old and new relationships. Whether you are just starting your career or an industry veteran, the CCC is a great way to keep current on the ever-changing music business.”

Dan Butler, Head of Music, Business & Legal Affairs, Walt Disney Studios

“The California Copyright Conference has grown in stature over the years; highly regarded from inception, well attended and appreciated. I’m very proud that I was active with the CCC and honored to have served as its President. Here’s to its continued success and recognition.”

Bruce Ramer, Partner, Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown; and Chairman, USC Institute on Entertainment Law and Business

“The CCC has been very helpful to my career. I’ve been a member since late 1980’s. The CCC provided me with an outstanding opportunity to learn about industry issues and to network with industry professionals. The CCC is great for anyone involved in the music industry!”

Ed Arrow, Senior Vice President, Copyright, Universal Music Publishing Group

“The CCC organizes great events that address topical and relevant industry issues. Great networking with smart people within a friendly and inviting environment.”

Rob Souriall, VP, Global Partnership Marketing; Disney Music Group/Hollywood Records
The CCC's evening with Songwriter Hall Of Fame inductee and author Holly Knight was simply The Best!

    Upcoming Events

    Date/TimeEvent
    12/04/2023
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm    		 "2023 CCC Holiday Party & Apollo Awards"
    Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood CA
    01/09/2024
    2:30 pm - 4:00 pm    		 "The Writing on the Wall: Lessons, Takeaways & Opportunities from the Hollywood Strikes"
    Zoom, Webinar
    02/13/2024
    2:30 pm - 4:00 pm    		 Sync Panel
    Zoom, Webinar
    03/12/2024
    2:30 pm - 4:00 pm    		 Legal Panel
    Zoom, Webinar
    04/09/2024
    2:30 pm - 4:00 pm    		 "Song Split Disputes - How To Get The Money Flowing"
    Zoom, Webinar
    06/11/2024
    2:30 pm - 4:00 pm    		 “A&R - From Talent Search to Artist Development"
    Zoom, Webinar

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    WAYNE JOSEL | Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, ASCAP

    Wayne Josel is the Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs at the American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP.  With more than 940,000 members representing more than 18 million copyrighted works, ASCAP is a worldwide leader in performance royalties, service and advocacy for songwriters and composers, and the only American performing rights organization (PRO) founded and governed by its writer and publisher members and operating on a not-for-profit basis.  In his role, Wayne has primary responsibility for negotiating and structuring license agreements with a broad spectrum of music users, including streaming services, broadcast and cable television networks, cable television system operators, satellite television and radio system operators, and concert promoters.

    Prior to joining ASCAP in 2013, Wayne spent over 20 years in private practice representing companies in connection with a wide range of legal and policy issues arising out of the convergence of technology, entertainment and media, and intellectual property.  Wayne received his law degree from Fordham University, where he was an editor of the Fordham Law Review.  He has a BA in Political Science from Union College and an MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

    Wayne lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Leslie, having relocated from New York in 2022.  In his spare time, he is an avid concert goer, hack drummer, passionate soccer fan, yoga enthusiast, and surfing novice.