Jay Fialkov

Jay Fialkov is a Professor in the Music Business/Management department at Berklee College of Music. His career bridges academia and the music industry, with roles as Deputy General Counsel and Executive Producer at WGBH (Boston's public television/radio station), President of WGBH Music and Great Blue Hills Music, and as a co-founder of Giant/Rockville record labels.

• Former entertainment lawyer representing clients like Phish, Robert Johnson's estate, and New Kids on the Block
• Board member of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts

His teaching focuses on legal rights, contract negotiation, and business strategies in the music industry, emphasizing adaptability to future industry changes. Awards include Berklee's Distinguished Faculty Award (2014). Research interests include copyright law, artist rights, and music industry legal frameworks.