Olivia Barnes

I am a music and entertainment law professional with hands-on experience in legal, business affairs, and studio operations across major global media companies. My work spans copyright and licensing, royalties analysis, business affairs, and legal compliance in both music and entertainment sectors.

Currently a Music Legal Intern at Reed Smith LLP, I advise on music-related legal matters while supporting high-profile projects in entertainment law. My previous experiences include business and legal affairs internships at Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal Music Group, as well as studio internships at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Day 1 Legal Academy in Seattle.

I am also Editor-in-Chief of the Loyola Interdisciplinary Journal of Public Interest Law, where I oversee editorial processes and contribute to advancing scholarship in public interest law. I am passionate about bridging law, business, and creativity in the entertainment industry, ensuring artists and companies operate within sound legal frameworks while achieving their artistic and commercial goals.