Faculty Profile: Matthew Cottingham

Matthew CottinghamLewis Brisbois
Previous Courses Taught (2)
  • Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2022: Ethical Guidelines to Consider When Negotiating New Music Contracts
  • Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2022
Biography

Matt Cottingham joined Lewis Brisbois in 2022 as a partner in the firm’s Entertainment Group in Nashville, specializing in entertainment, intellectual property and business law. Matt represents individuals and companies in the entertainment industry and provides experienced guidance to songwriters, recording artists, record producers, independent music publishers, new media companies and independent record labels. 

Matt received a B.S. in Recording Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University and received his law degree from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He is a member of the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations and volunteers with Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA).