Scott McDowell - a Los Angeles, CA Music Lawyer

Los Angeles Music Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Music
Entertainment
Intellectual Property

Attorney Information

Overview

Scott McDowell is an experienced transactional attorney in the firm's Entertainment Department with a focus on the music industry. He has handled a wide array of music publishing, recorded music and distribution agreements for individuals, groups and companies. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Executive Vice President, Head of Legal & Business Affairs for Warner Chappell Music, Inc. where he oversaw all Legal and Business Affairs activities of the company. Before that, he served as Director, Legal & Business Affairs for Warner Records handling manufacturing, production and clearance issues. Mr. McDowell began his career in the music industry at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), one of the largest performing rights societies in the world. Mr. McDowell has been recognized by Billboard Magazine as a Top Music Lawyer.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Billboard Magazine, Top Music Lawyers List

Education

Legal Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 1996
  J.D.
  Honors: Dean’s List
Non Legal Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1990
  B.A. (English)

Current Employment Position(s)

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Bar Admissions

California, 1997

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Contact

Los Angeles, CA

1900 Avenue of the Stars
Twenty Fifth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067 - 4506

Directions

Phone: 310-282-8939

Fax: 310-282-8903

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Website: https://www.khpslaw.com

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