Attorney Yocel Alonso

Yocel Alonso is a wannabe conga drummer and Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, where he teaches Entertainment Law.  He is also the former Chair of the State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section, the Houston Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Law Section. Mr. Alonso been in the private practice of law for over 30 years, representing a diversity of clients in the entertainment industry, including recording artists, record companies, publishers, radio and television personalities, venues, and promotion companies. He handles entertainment transactions and disputes concerning recording agreements, royalties, music publishing, contracts, and other businesses.

             His first published writings were letters to Marvel Comics which were published in Tales of Suspense #77 and Sgt. Fury & His Howling Commandos #85. He has also written a few other things after earning his law license, including:  Ethics and the Art of Entertainment Law, published by the American Bar Association in 31 Entertainment & Sports Lawyer 9 (2014); Ethical Issues and Malpractice Prevention For Business Lawyers, University of Houston Law Foundation Advising Small and Mid-Size Businesses Course, 2008; Ethical Issues and Malpractice Prevention For Business Lawyers, University of Houston Law Foundation Advising Small and Mid-Size Businesses Course, 2007; Ethical Considerations and Malpractice Prevention for Business Lawyers, University of Houston Advising Small Businesses Seminar, 2006;  Ethical Considerations and Malpractice Prevention in a Small Business Law Practice, University of Houston Advising Small Businesses Seminar, 2004; Ethical Considerations and Malpractice Prevention in a Small Business Law Practice, University of Houston Advising Small Businesses Seminar, 2003; The Sound of Música: Latin Music Record Deals, State Bar of Texas Entertainment Law Institute, 2002; Confidentiality and Privilege Issues in Representing Business Entities: Your Professional Responsibilities, University of Houston Corporate, Partnership, and Business Law Seminar, 1998; Economics of the Music Industry, University of Houston and University of California at Davis Entertainment, Sports, and Publishing Law Seminar, 1997; Fixing a Broken Record, State Bar of Texas Appellate Practice Institute, 1995; Rescuing the Record, State Bar of Texas Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course, 1994; Fixing the Broken Record: Emergency Repairs on Appeal, University of Houston Appellate Practice Seminar, 1994; International Litigation, University of Houston Advanced Civil Litigation Course, 1994; Preservation of Complaints in Federal Court, State Bar of Texas Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course; 1992; Evolving Issues in Real Estate Litigation, University of Houston Advanced Business Litigation Course, 1990 and Real Estate Course, 1989.

            Chair, State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section, 2004-2005; Chair, Houston Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Law Section, 2010-2011; Treasurer, Houston Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Law Section, 2008-2009; Director, Hispanic Bar Association, 1989-1992.   Member, State Bar of Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Council, 2000-2006.