Debbie White focuses her practice in the music, motion picture and entertainment industries, with particular emphasis on representing recording artists, songwriters, producers, managers, record companies, publishing companies, and digital media and technology companies in their ongoing business affairs.
Recognized as a top entertainment lawyer and dealmaker by leading publications such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard, Debbie is known for her work negotiating multimillion-dollar recording contracts, as well as agreements related to publishing, worldwide touring, catalog sales, film soundtrack and Broadway cast albums, merchandising and sponsorships. A significant portion of her music practice centers on the development of copyright strategies and implementation of licensing efforts for digital companies, major advertisers and advertising agencies, sports and television networks, and entertainment companies.
Her experience representing talent, combined with her in-depth understanding of licensing and publishing rights, uniquely positions Debbie to address the complex issues that arise when artists work with subscription streaming services and other new media companies and licensors of digital content.
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