Megan Dunn, Entertainment Attorney

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MEGAN DUNN
ATTORNEY AT LAW

2026-2027 2026-2027
CHAIR
Dallas Bar Association Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Council
2025-2026 2025-2026
VICE CHAIR
Dallas Bar Association Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Council
2025-2028 2025-2028
COUNCIL MEMBER
State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law
Section

Practice Areas

Entertainment Law

Copyright registration & infringement issues, music licensing, contracts, and comprehensive legal support for artists and entertainment professionals.

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Contract Drafting & Negotiations

Expert legal assistance for contract review, drafting, and negotiation to protect your interests.

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law
    Juris Doctor
  • Belmont University
    Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting, Minor in Music Business — cum laude

Academic Achievements

  • • Former Judicial Intern to Justice Nora Longoria of the Thirteenth District Court of Appeals, Texas
  • • Top Ten Speaker Award Recipient of Baylor Law Spring Moot Court Competition
  • • Former President of the Entertainment Law Society at Baylor Law

Professional Leadership

  • Chair, Dallas Bar Association's Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Council, 2026-27
  • Vice Chair, Dallas Bar Association's Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section Council, 2025-26
  • Council Member, State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Elected 2025 (Three-Year Term)

Speaking Engagements and Presentations

"Lyrics and Litigation: A Case Study on Drake's Legal Claims Against UMG Recordings, Inc."

UT Law CLE, 35th Annual Entertainment Law Institute

"How Does the Show Go On? – Legal Issues Facing a Venue Booking Live Music"

Music Law Bootcamp Presented by Dallas Bar Association's Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section

"The Baby Reindeer Problem: Litigation Arising from TV & Film Productions"

Dallas Bar Association Entertainment, Art and Sports Law Section

Attorney Profile

Megan Dunn is a Dallas-based entertainment attorney representing creative professionals with a focus in the music and film industries. She has been licensed to practice law since 2017 and negotiates licensing deals, production agreements, recording contracts, talent agreements, and handles intellectual property matters on behalf of her clients.

Before she became an attorney, Megan accumulated many years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has contributed to artist development strategies, organized showcasing events for live music performances, and skillfully pitched songs for film and television opportunities. Megan earned her Bachelor of Arts from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she studied Songwriting and Music Business. Her first-hand experiences as a singer/songwriter working in the heart of Nashville's famous Music Row district inspired her to pursue her legal career, helping other creatives navigate a tough industry she fought through herself as an artist. From working the merch table at rock shows to appearing in music videos, Megan has garnered a wide variety of first-hand industry knowledge that has helped her become a valuable resource to her clients.

With a mission to support the growing entertainment industry in her home state of Texas, Megan attended Baylor University School of Law. During her time at Baylor, Megan served as President of the Entertainment Law Society and gained valuable experience as a Judicial Intern to Justice Nora Longoria of the Thirteenth Court of Appeals.

Since establishing her own practice, Megan has remained dedicated to serving her clients in the entertainment industry. She has also served on the Council of the State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section ("TESLAW") as well as the Dallas Bar Association's Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section.

In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughter. She also plays guitar, enjoys coffee, traveling and learning other languages.

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