Sonispark Co-Founder, Entertainment Lawyer, Radio Host, Teacher, Artist Advocate

Ryan Kairalla is an entertainment attorney, radio host, author, and educator. In his legal practice, Kairalla advises clients in the entertainment and education industries on a wide range of transactional legal matters. He works with entertainment professionals and organizations on matters relating to corporate, contract, and intellectual property law.

When not practicing law, Kairalla is also the host of “Break the Business,” a weekly radio show, podcast, and livestream geared toward empowering and educating independent creators. Break the Business can be heard on SiriusXM 145 and Volume.com and is also available on major podcast and video platforms. Kairalla is also the author of “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry,” a book that provides independent musicians with guidance on building their careers while discussing some of the pitfalls in typical record label agreements.

Ryan has dedicated his career to empowering independent artists and is a outspoken advocate for industry and governmental reforms to benefit creators. Ryan has spoken on these subjects at a number of entertainment industry conferences, including NAMM, the Independent Music Awards, and the Profitable Musician Summit.

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