Andrew Leff

Andrew Leff serves as an Associate Professor in the Music Industry Department at the USC Thornton School of Music, leveraging 20+ years of hands-on experience as a music industry attorney and artist manager. He has represented prominent artists including Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, King Crimson, and Living Colour, while also lecturing at Fordham University on Constitutional Law, Civil Rights Law, and Criminal Law.

Education:

• University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1996)

His research integrates legal frameworks with music industry practice, focusing on artist contracts, intellectual property, and live event production. Leff's expertise bridges entertainment law and business strategy, informed by his roles as Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, founder of Acme Music management firm, and talent agent at Agency for Performing Arts.

Professional contributions include shaping artist development pipelines and international tour booking systems, with ongoing academic work examining regulatory challenges in digital music distribution.