# UnitedMasters Legal Chief Launches Syndicate Law Firm

> Sasha Safavi leaves UnitedMasters after five years to start a law firm that serves creators, athletes, and corporations with AI tools and data analysts.
- Title: UnitedMasters Legal Chief Launches Syndicate Law Firm
- Summary: Sasha Safavi leaves UnitedMasters after five years to start a law firm that serves creators, athletes, and corporations with AI tools and data analysts…
- Keywords: sasha safavi, syndicate law firm, unitedmasters, music licensing, entertainment law, creators, athletics, corporations, ai tool aaliyah, steve stoute, distribution services, Legal
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/unitedmasters-sasha-safavi-launches-law-firm-syndicate
- Author: Dan Rys
- Published: 2026-09-17T16:01:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sasha safavi, syndicate law firm, unitedmasters, music licensing, entertainment law, creators, athletics, corporations, ai tool aaliyah, steve stoute, distribution services
## Legal chief exits UnitedMasters
Sasha Safavi, head of legal and music licensing at UnitedMasters for five years, has left to launch his own law firm called Syndicate.
## UnitedMasters becomes first client
Safavi launches Syndicate with UnitedMasters as a founding client, joined by Audiomack, Rebellion Records, and sports media company Overtime.
## Decade in music distribution
Safavi previously worked at TuneCore and spent five years at UnitedMasters handling direct licensing deals with streaming platforms and major brand partnerships.
## Three-division business model
Syndicate operates across creators, athletics, and corporations, positioning itself as a business partner rather than traditional law firm.
## AI and data analytics built in
Syndicate is building an in-house AI tool called Aaliyah and hiring data analysts and engineers to help clients navigate the legal landscape.

> "We move with grace and integrity on their behalf, while pushing them towards greatness internally."
## Safavi's vision for next generation
Named a Billboard Indie Power Player, Safavi says Syndicate is built for the next generation of global leaders in entertainment.

> "Our clients become family. We make memories together, and we are right there for the moments that change the trajectory of their lives."
## Key takeaway

Safavi is building a modern law firm that acts as a business partner rather than traditional counsel, using AI and data analysis to help entertainment industry clients.