WASHINGTON – September 21, 2020 – BSA | The Software Alliance released the following statement on the appointment of Shira Perlmutter as the next US Register of Copyrights.

“On behalf of BSA, I congratulate Shira Perlmutter for her well-deserved appointment as the Register of Copyrights,” said Victoria Espinel, President and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance. “Throughout her esteemed career in private practice, academia, and civil service, Shira has distinguished herself as a thoughtful and forward-looking problem solver. Shira’s expertise, steady hand, and global perspective on the critical role that copyright plays in sparking creativity and facilitating innovation will serve the Copyright Office well.”