intellectual property, business & entertainment law
trademark + copyright registration, licensing, and protection
business incorporation and restructuring
confidentiality, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements
talent agreements
music licensing
management agreements
recording agreements
distribution agreements
civil litigation
bio
Billy Kramer received his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in May of 2005. Prior to launching his solo practice in 2011, Mr. Kramer was an Associate at Saper Law Office, LLC, a small but reputable entertainment, IP, business and litigation firm. Mr. Kramer received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Dayton in 2002. He is admitted to the bars of the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois.
professional activities
Acting Chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Media & Entertainment Law Committee
Member, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on Entertainment and Sports Industries
Member, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences