Five Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named to 2026 Billboard Top Music Lawyers List

Partners Jason Karlov, Brian Schall, Amanda Taber, Carron Mitchell, Farrah Usmani have been named to the 2026 Billboard Top Music Lawyers list in the Talent and Litigation category.

Karlov has been named to the Billboard list since 2022, and Usmani has earned the honor each year since 2023. Billboard has also recognized Schall since 2024, and this is Taber’s second appearance on the list.

The annual list highlights the leading legal minds of the music industry. Attorneys are nominated by their firms and peers and chosen by Billboard editors. They guide superstars and industry-driving companies, negotiate recording deals, global tours and catalog sales, and their legal savvy is essential to the music business now more than ever.