Mediation
Music Industry Mediation provides a confidential, neutral forum to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively — without the expense and fallout of litigation.
Randy Ojeda
Entertainment Attorney
Confidential · Neutral · Practical
Why mediation
Many music industry conflicts arise from misunderstandings, incomplete agreements, unpaid royalties, ownership disputes, or relationships that have broken down over time. Litigation is often expensive, public, and destructive to ongoing business relationships.
Mediation provides a confidential, neutral forum for parties to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Drawing on years of experience representing artists, producers, songwriters, managers, labels, and music companies, Randy Ojeda facilitates productive negotiations designed to help parties reach practical business solutions.
Litigation vs. mediation
A better path than the courtroom
Litigation
- Expensive, with costs that escalate over months or years.
- Public — filings and outcomes become part of the record.
- Destructive to the relationships your career is built on.
Mediation
- Confidential — discussions stay private between the parties.
- Neutral — a single facilitator focused on a workable outcome.
- Efficient and cost-effective, often resolved in weeks.
What we mediate
Common matters
Mediation is well suited to the disputes that surface most often across the music business.
Producer & collaborator disputes
Disagreements over contributions, credit, and the terms of a collaboration.
Songwriting & publishing ownership
Conflicts over splits, authorship, and publishing ownership.
Royalty & accounting disputes
Unpaid royalties, statement discrepancies, and accounting disagreements.
Band & partnership disputes
Internal conflicts over ownership, decisions, and departures.
Management disagreements
Disputes between artists and managers over scope, commissions, and terms.
Distribution & label disputes
Conflicts with labels and distributors over rights, releases, and payments.
Trademark & naming conflicts
Disputes over artist, band, or project names and brand identity.
Touring & performance disputes
Disagreements arising from touring, bookings, and live performances.
The process
How mediation works
A clear, confidential process designed to keep parties focused on a practical resolution.
- 01
Confidential intake
Each party shares background and goals privately so the issues are clear before anyone sits down.
- 02
Joint & private sessions
Guided conversations — together and one-on-one — surface interests and narrow the gap.
- 03
Guided negotiation
Randy facilitates practical, business-minded options that work for everyone at the table.
- 04
Written resolution
Agreed terms are captured in writing so the outcome is clear and durable.
Mediation FAQs
Yes. Mediation is a private process. Discussions stay between the parties and are not part of a public court record, which makes it easier to speak candidly and reach a practical solution.
Start the conversation
Resolve the dispute. Protect the relationship.