Ciara Reed

Ciara Reed is a leading music attorney with over a decade of experience. Her journey began as a child actress,where she acted and modeled, which sparked a lifelong commitment to the entertainment industry. Early in lawschool, she secured a legal internship at a top Beverly Hills entertainment firm, where she stayed on as anassociate, honing her skills in contract negotiations and licensing for A-list artists, producers, and labels. Overthe years, Ciara has built a reputation as one of the top music attorneys in the industry, landing her onBillboard’s 2024 Top Music Lawyers.

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In 2021, Ciara co-founded Simpson & Reed with her business partner Shardé Simpson, making it the first everfemale co-founded music law firm. Simpson & Reed now operates exclusively on referrals, representing someof the most influential figures in music.Now, as a mom of three kids under four, Ciara juggles the demands of motherhood while leading her teamthrough complex music deals. Beyond her work as co-founder of a successful, referral-only firm, she sharesher journey on social media, offering an inside look at the realities of balancing business ownership,motherhood, and life as an entertainment attorney working with A-listers.

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Her openness and dedication providean honest look at balancing career and family, showing other women in demanding fields that it’s possible topursue both!