L. Kevin Levine

L. Kevin Levine is a Nashville attorney whose practice focuses on entertainment, copyright, trademark, and business law. He represents musical artists, songwriters, producers, record labels, music publishers, filmmakers, authors, managers, and other creative businesses. His legal work addresses the commercial and intellectual property questions that arise when individuals develop, protect, license, and monetize creative work. He also assists entrepreneurs seeking to build and manage brands.

Kevin earned a B.B.A. in Marketing, magna cum laude, from Marshall University in 1993 and an M.B.A. from the same university in 1996. He received a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2002 and a Music Business Specialist Certificate from Berklee College of Music’s extension school in 2005. In law school, he served as Executive Research Editor of the West Virginia Law Review.

Kevin previously chaired an entertainment practice group at Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC and practiced with DeSalvo & Levine PLLC before founding his current firm. His legal practice has included representing a range of participants in the music and entertainment industries. He has written about digital audio distribution and music copyright issues, combining business knowledge with legal analysis of technology, intellectual property, and creative-sector transactions.

L. Kevin Levine has taught courses on music business, law, entrepreneurship, marketing, and management at Marshall University. He won the ASCAP Nathan Burkan Memorial Writing Competition while in law school and is active in professional organizations related to entertainment and intellectual property. His experience in business and music informs his approach to creative clients seeking practical advice on protecting their rights and developing sustainable commercial activities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, L. Kevin Levine, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Committee on Intellectual Property, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law Section
• Past Member, American Inn of Court
• Member, Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
• Former Chapter Coordinator, Charleston, West Virginia NSAI Chapter
• Member, ASCAP
• Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marshall University College of Business
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Marshall University College of Business
  Bachelor of Business Administration 6 Marketing

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