WELLS KAPPEL is a music law firm with a uniquely diverse client base of international acclaim. We handle music deals of every kind and offer a full suite of related services. Our litigation practice has garnered industry-wide recognition.

WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE

Loren S. Wells

CHICAGO

Timothy Kappel

NEW ORLEANS

Shelby Gebb

Washington, D.C.

Avery Springer

Chicago

Sarah Bovard

New York

Max Bonanno

New Orleans

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Loren S. Wells

Chicago

lwells@wellskappel.com

Loren grew up in the DIY world. Its tenets—creativity, collaboration, chutzpah—remain a core of his practice. He counsels multi-platinum pop stars, renowned indie rockers, “extreme metal” icons, and industry-leading individuals and entities of every kind. Loren is also a published scholar and a lecturer at Columbia College Chicago. He lives in Rogers Park.

Timothy Kappel

New Orleans

tkappel@wellskappel.com

Tim maintains a unique entertainment practice from one of the most unique cities in the world. He handles high-profile transactions as well as business affairs, corporate matters, acquisitions, and complex legal disputes. Tim is also heavily involved in industry organizations and policy and is a lecturer at Loyola University in New Orleans, where he lives.

Shelby Gebb

Washington, D.C.

sgebb@wellskappel.com

Shelby is an Associate at WELLS KAPPEL. She represents firm clients—musical artists and media companies alike—in deals, disputes, corporate and trademark matters, and more. Shelby is happy to work directly with artists whose music she grew up adoring. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Avery Springer

Chicago, IL

aspringer@wellskappel.com

Avery handles Legal Operations for the firm. Based in Chicago, she plays a key role in everything we do. Her music industry experience spans record labels, publishers, and touring the world fronting the esteemed indie rock band, Retirement Party. At night, Avery goes to law school and continues playing music live.

Sarah Bovard

New York

sbovard@wellskappel.com

Sarah is Of Counsel to the firm. She focuses on deal-making, from procurement to execution, and business development. Sarah cut her teeth with a rap legend and launched her legal career at a prominent music law firm. She spends evenings scoping new talent in NYC, but is forever a Parisian.

Max Bonanno

New Orleans

mbonanno@wellskappel.com

Max is Of Counsel at WELLS KAPPEL. He brings broad corporate expertise, including business formation and seed investment strategy, with an eye to early-stage entertainment, cannabis, and tech ventures. A lifelong “muso,” Max co-owns a prominent music management firm in New Orleans.

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New clients are by referral only.