BIOGRAPHY

Patti Jones is distinguished for her extensive background in music and her work with young people in the performing arts. She holds an A.B. in Music and French from Ripon, College, Ripon College and a Master's Degree in Music Education from the Conservatory, University of Missouri, Kansas City. A former music educator/choral conductor, director of musical theatre productions, and professional singer. she has been able to combine her passion for the performing arts and music with the law, advising clients from this singular and unique perspective.

During her legal education at Suffolk University Law School, she worked in the Legal/Business Affairs Department at PolyGram Records, New York and on high profile music projects in Boston. Establishing her practice in 1993, she signed her first artist to A&M records in 1995. She has subsequently secured major and independent label and music publishing deals worldwide for clients in diverse genres of popular music. Among some of the companies she has worked with on behalf of clients are Sony, Warner Music Group, Universal, Disney/Hollywood, Roadrunner Records, Famous Music Publishing, BMG UK, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, MTV as well as established personal management companies and business managers. She is also experienced in advising start up companies in media and music providing legal services and business guidance for music software companies, video gaming companies, magazines and independent record companies.

A published author, Patti Jones' critical biography on the legendary blues/jazz singer/songwriter/ pianist MOSE ALLISON was published in 1996 by Quartet Books, London.

Patti Jones has also provided expert analysis and testimony to advertising agencies regarding the use of music.

Patti Jones is a member of both the Massachusetts and New York bars.

She is also fluent in French, has lived in Paris, and is a dual citizen of France.