Sander Shalinsky is an entertainment lawyer and strategic advisor with over three decades of experience in music, media and intellectual property. He was instrumental in helping bring The Weeknd to the global stage alongside then-protégé Tony Sal, and he's built a reputation as a trusted legal mind behind some of the most complex and high-value deals in Canadian music and entertainment. With a background that includes managing Juno-winning acts, running indie labels under Warner, Universal and EMI, and spearheading cross-border catalog sales, Shalinsky blends practical industry knowledge with legal precision. His clients have included everyone from Adam Cohen (son of Leonard) to today’s rising stars like Punjabi powerhouses Ikky and Chani Nattan.