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.
Loren S. Wells
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.
Shelby Gebb
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.
Sarah Bovard
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.
Timothy Kappel
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.
Avery Springer
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.
Max Bonanno
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.
Loren S. Wells
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
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
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
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
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
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.