Universal Music Publishing Group
Ira Hoffman has an extensive work experience in the music industry, with a focus on business and legal affairs. From 2016 to the present, they have been working at Universal Music Publishing Group, starting as the Director of Business Legal Affairs and then being promoted to the role of Senior Director. In 2022, they became the Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs. Prior to their time at Universal, Ira worked at Bienstock & Michael, LLC as an Associate from 2012 to 2016, representing and advising clients in various aspects of the music business. They also served as a Legal Intern at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in 2012, providing pro bono legal services to entertainment clients. In 2011, Ira was a Legal Intern at both The Indie Film Clinic, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and WNET.ORG, gaining experience in representing filmmakers and advising on music-copyright issues. They also had an internship at MediaNet Digital in 2009, where they summarized and organized digital distribution agreements. Prior to that, Ira worked as the Managing Partner of Blue Fringe, LLC from 2001 to 2010, overseeing album production, contract negotiation, and copyright registration.
Ira Hoffman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Yeshiva University in 2007. Later, they attended Cardozo School of Law from 2009 to 2011, where they obtained a Juris Doctor degree specializing in Intellectual Property and Communications Law.
Universal Music Publishing Group
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UMPG is a leading global music publisher with 51 offices in 41 countries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG represents music across every genre from some of the world’s most important songwriters and catalogs. These include ABBA, Adele, Alabama Shakes, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Bastille, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Bee Gees, Louis Bell, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Bhasker, Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco, Nicholas Britell, Chris Brown, Tommy Brown, Mariah Carey, Brandi Carlile, Michael Chabon, Kenny Chesney, Desmond Child, Cirkut, The Clash, Coldplay, Luke Combs, Alexandre Desplat, Jason Derulo, Neil Diamond, Disclosure, Dua Lipa, Bob Dylan, Billie Eilish, Danny Elfman, Eminem, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Omer Fedi, Florence + the Machine, Future, Martin Garrix, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Al Green, Josh Groban, Halsey, Kid Harpoon, Emile Haynie, Jimi Hendrix, Don Henley, H.E.R., Hit-Boy, Sam Hunt, Imagine Dragons, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tobias Jesso Jr., Billy Joel, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Linkin Park, Logic, Demi Lovato, the Mamas & the Papas, Steve Mac, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, Metallica, Metro Boomin, Julia Michaels, Miguel, Nicki Minaj, Maren Morris, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Randy Newman, New Order, Ne-Yo, Nija, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Quavo, Otis Redding, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rex Orange County, Lionel Richie, Rosalía, Carole Bayer Sager, Gustavo Santaolalla, Schoolboy Q, Sex Pistols, Carly Simon, Blake Slatkin, Britney Spears, Stax (East Memphis Music), Sting, Harry Styles, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, SZA, Justin Timberlake, Shania Twain, U2, Keith Urban, The Weeknd, Jack White, Zedd and many more. UMPG is also a global leader in Classical & Screen, Christian/Gospel and Production Music. The company is the publisher of choices for film and TV studios, providing creative, sync licensing and administration services for companies.