Biography
Howard Hertz established the law firm of Hertz Schram with Bradley Schram in 1979. He specializes in entertainment law and is the lead attorney of Hertz Schram's Entertainment Practice Group. Since 1976 he has represented numerous artists and entities in the entertainment field, including authors, screenwriters, directors, recording artists, radio personalities, producers, production companies, record labels, agents, artist managers, music publishers, songwriters and athletes. Among others, his most well-known clients have been George Clinton, Sippie Wallace, The Romantics, The Bass Brothers, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, Mike Posner, Marcus Belgrave, Insane Clown Posse, Pantera, The GO, Rodriguez,Elmore Leonard, Warner Tamerlane and Atlantic Records. Services provided to entertainment clients range from contract negotiation and litigation to copyrights, trademarks, entity formation and estate/tax planning. Mr. Hertz travels to MIDEM, the International Music Festival in Cannes, France, annually, on behalf of his clients. Among the many organizations and honors to Mr. Hertz's credit, he is a member of the Board of Directors and President of the Detroit Music Awards Foundation, a member of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Film Industry Association, a former member of MusiCares' Program and Services Committee, a former member of the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (Grammy Awards) Chicago Chapter (2004-2012), a former member of the Michigan Film Advisory Commission, a member of the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, a member and former chairperson of the Arts, Communications, Entertainment and Sports Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Sphinx Organization. Mr. Hertz is the 2018 recipient of Atrs Advocacy Award presented by Wayne State University's College of Fine, performing and Communication Arts and was also the 2004 recipient of the John Hensel Award for significant contributions to the arts community. Mr. Hertz is also recognized annually by "Best Lawyers in America", "Top Lawyers", and "Super Lawyers". Mr. Hertz has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and Wayne State University Law School, annually teaching a course in entertainment law. Mr. Hertz graduated from Wayne State University in 1972 with distinction and received his law degree from Wayne State University in 1976, where he graduated cum laude. Howard Hertz participates on panels and lectures on various entertainment related topics for music conferences, organizations and schools such as: SXSW, MIDEM, the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Yellow Phone Music Conference, Wayne State University Law School, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Cooley Law School, Michigan State University College of Law, University of Michigan Law School, Wayne County's Film Friendly Seminar, Ann Arbor Film Festival, MOBfest and the Detroit Historical Museum.
