Aida Lopez
Summary
Experienced and dynamic legal professional with over 20 years of global experience in the music industry. With a genuine passion for music and digital media, I bring a wealth of expertise in driving strategic initiatives, negotiating intricate contracts, and delivering sound legal counsel. Proficient in managing diverse licensing agreements, navigating complex copyright issues, and structuring royalty frameworks while ensuring full compliance with legal regulations. Adept at cultivating fruitful relationships with artists, management teams, legal counterparts, and industry stakeholders to achieve mutually advantageous outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Of Business Development & Legal Affairs
Mocha Media
11.2020 - Current
- Negotiating and closed strategic partnerships to expand market presence and drive revenue growth
- Leading legal team in navigating complex contracts, compliance issues, and intellectual property matters
- Developing and executed comprehensive business development strategies to drive market share and profitability
- Overseeing due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions agreements, resulting in successful music recording and publishing transactions
- Recently negotiated and closed $2M partnership deal with major streaming platform
- Developing and implemented strategic growth initiatives resulting in 15% revenue increase
- Drafting and negotiating complex licensing agreements with top-tier entertainment companies.
- Negotiating contracts with key clients, securing long-term commitments and favorable terms for company.
- Establishing robust pipelines of potential clients through effective networking initiatives.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to optimize lead generation efforts, resulting in higher conversion rates.
Business & Legal Affairs
Gerencia 360 Music
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Conducted complex and expensive licensing agreements with major advertising companies, record labels, and film producers, while always ensuring the company's interests were protected
- Managed team of attorneys and contract administrators to ensure successful deal outcomes
- Negotiated, drafted, and oversaw the management of a diverse range of legal document templates in both English and Spanish, encompassing agreements for artists, publishing, licensing, distribution, multi-rights, and sponsorship
- Ensured these agreements accurately reflected the company's interests while minimizing legal risks
- Advised executive team on legal implications of business strategies and initiatives
- Managed copyright registration process and monitored legal compliance for the record label and publishing company materials
- Built and maintained relationships with external stakeholders within music industry
- Registered, updated, and addressed complex issues within the U.S Copyright Office
- Effectively advocated for the company's interests in negotiations, industry forums, and various external engagements.
- Supervised team of 10 attorneys, paralegals and other legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business.
Music Copyright Administrator
Fable Music Publishing
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Efficiently registered copyrighted music within the database of Australasian the Performing Right Association/Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners' Society in New Zealand and Australia and appropriate agencies, ensuring robust legal protection and equitable compensation for Fable Music's catalog and overseas representation
- Monitored and rigorously enforced copyright infringements, taking proactive measures to preserve songwriters' rights and intellectual property
- Negotiated intricate licensing agreements and diverse deals for music usage, meticulously ensuring equitable compensation for the company, artists, songwriters, and rights holders
- Maintained organized database of music copyrights, facilitating easy tracking and efficient management of intellectual property assets
- Administered licenses for music compositions and recordings, including synchronization licenses for film, TV, and advertising, mechanical licenses for physical and digital distribution, and public performance licenses for live events and venues.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
VVA Music Publishing (Warner/Chappell Music's Sub-Publisher)
03.2005 - 06.2011
- Led strategic direction for Warner/Chappell Music in Venezuela driving growth and profitability
- Oversaw all aspects of operations, including A&R, distribution, marketing, and finance
- Developed and maintained key relationships with artists, songwriters, partners, and stakeholders
- Implemented innovative digital strategies to maximize revenue and reach target audiences
- Led strategic planning and executed initiatives to increase revenue and market share
- Negotiated and secured deals with top recording artists for exclusive publishing rights
- Implemented innovative digital marketing campaigns to promote artist content effectively
- Set ambitious goals and objectives for growth, innovation, and market leadership in the music industry
- Built and empower high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
- Directed research and development efforts in alignment with long-term strategic goals to maintain competitive advantage within the industry sector.
- Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats and safeguard company's assets and interests.
- Established key strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development opportunities.
Executive Director & Senior Legal Counsel
Hecho a Mano Editora & Publishing (Warner/Chappell Music's Sub-Publisher)
01.2000 - 02.2005
- Provided expert legal advice and counsel on a wide range of issues pertaining to the music industry, including copyright law, licensing agreements, intellectual property rights, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance
- Drafted contracts, agreements, and other legal documents that protected the company's interests while fostering positive relationships with partners and collaborators
- Managed litigation matters and legal disputes involving the company, including copyright infringement claims, contract disputes, and other legal challenges
- Represented company's interests in legislative and regulatory matters affecting the music industry
- Controlled, supervised, and administrated the musical repertoire of the most important songwriters in Latin America and controlled by the Company.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Santa Maria University
Caracas, VenezuelaMaster's Degree in Business and Legal Administration -
Validated in the United States of America
Skills
- Robust expertise on deal negotiation
- Collaborative leadership
- Strong experience protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights
- Comprehensive understanding in music and social media digital ecosystem
- Organizational Development
- Partnership Development
- Industry Networking
- Team Leadership
- Relationship building and management
- Adept multi-tasker
- Business development and planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Pipeline Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Affiliations
- The American Bar Association (USA)
- The Society of Composers & Lyricists (USA)
- The Institute of Social Security of the Lawyer (Venezuela)
- The Bar Association of the Capital District (Venezuela)
Timeline
VP Of Business Development & Legal Affairs
Mocha Media
11.2020 - Current
Business & Legal Affairs
Gerencia 360 Music
06.2017 - 08.2020
Music Copyright Administrator
Fable Music Publishing
07.2014 - 10.2016
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
VVA Music Publishing (Warner/Chappell Music's Sub-Publisher)
03.2005 - 06.2011
Executive Director & Senior Legal Counsel
Hecho a Mano Editora & Publishing (Warner/Chappell Music's Sub-Publisher)
01.2000 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Laws -
Santa Maria University
Master's Degree in Business and Legal Administration -
Validated in the United States of America
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