LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 – Proskauer is proud to share that Billboard has named partner Anthony (Tony) Oncidi to its annual “Top Music Lawyers” list for the sixth consecutive year. The list recognizes the savviest legal counselors throughout the music industry.
Tony is the Co-Chair Emeritus of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Department and heads the West Coast Labor & Employment group. He represents employers and management in all aspects of labor relations and employment law, and for decades, he has been the go-to employment lawyer in Los Angeles for A-list music and entertainment clients. Tony consistently scores victories and sets precedents that leave a lasting impact on the industry while resolving cutting-edge issues confronting employers in and beyond California. His work includes serving as lead employment counsel for the Recording Academy, handling both counseling and litigation, as well as representing prominent names in music and entertainment such as Sony Music, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., CAA, FOX, Endemol Shine North America/Banijay, and NBCUniversal, among others.
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Proskauer is the go-to employment counsel nationwide for global Fortune 500 corporations, major universities and professional sports leagues. The Firm’s Labor & Employment practice is comprised of more than 150 lawyers who have experience covering every area of labor and employment law and handle the complete range of sophisticated litigation, trial, appellate and counseling, as well as government contractor issues and investigations. Our prowess in the field consistently earns the highest accolades, receiving a top-tier nationwide ranking in Chambers USA and recognized as leaders by The Legal 500 United States and Benchmark Litigation, among others.