Chuck Ortner is an entertainment lawyer with the New York office of Proskauer Rose, LLP. A litigation specialist, he has handled successful cases for all the major record labels and a who’s who of modern pop musicians, such as Madonna, U2 , Trent Reznor, Janet Jackson, The Eagles and many others. Ortner also acts as National Legal Counsel to NARAS (the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences).
Entertainment lawyer Chuck Ortner discusses the role of a litigator, his experience in areas other than litigation, and the differences between a transactional lawyer and a litigator.
Entertainment lawyer Chuck Ortner discusses his day to day interactions as a litigator with those in the music industry and describes some of his experiences.
Entertainment lawyer Chuck Ortner discusses how lawyers that work in the music industry spend little time in a courtroom. Mr. Ortner's time is divided between depositions, motions, discussions with clients and advising clients on their business strategies.
Entertainment lawyer Chuck Ortner discusses his training as a lawyer and how he built the body of knowledge that helped him become successful in his chosen field.
