Partner
Pat Leyland is a partner at Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP. Actively involved in the music industry for over 25 years, Pat began his career as a guitarist and co-writer in a rock band signed with U.S. major label Arista Records. Pat has been with the law firm since its inception in 2006, and he generally practices in the areas of intellectual property and corporate/commercial law, with a particular focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in relation to the music industry.
Outside of Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP, Pat is a guest speaker for various educational institutions and industry groups, and volunteers as a member of the board of directors for not-for-profit organizations.
In his downtime, Pat continues to perform music with friends, enjoys playing baseball and scuba diving with his wife Christine, and loves introducing his daughters Jenna and Erin to the wonderful world of music (especially the deep cuts of the Smashing Pumpkins and the works of John Williams).