Fox Rothschild congratulates Heidy Vaquerano, who is among 10 women recognized by L.A. Business First on its 2024 “Women of Influence” list.
The feature highlights women from a cross section of industries in Los Angeles “who are impacting those around them both professionally and personally.”
Vaquerano, a partner in the firm’s nationwide Entertainment & Sports Law Department, represents musicians, producers, actors, writers, production companies, record labels, tech startups, private-equity funds and more. She works with artists and rights companies at the forefront of a major shift in the industry as musicians increasingly sell their catalogs — encompassing publishing, sound recordings and neighboring rights — to diversify revenue streams.
As the entertainment industry evolves, Vaquerano told L.A. Business First that, “AI is the biggest challenge.” She explained that “there needs to be an open conversation about AI between all stakeholders in entertainment — labels, music publishers, artists, etc. — so that there can be an understanding about how AI will affect creators financially. All areas of the industry need to work together to build a system that fairly compensates all involved.”
Vaquerano also regularly donates her time to the community and serves on the board, and the content and distribution committee, of PBS SoCal. In this role she provides feedback and looks for opportunities to bring more diverse voices to the network’s programming.
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