Julie Swidler is executive vice president, Business Affairs, and general counsel for Sony Music Entertainment, where she oversees business, legal, and governmental affairs for the company globally, a role she has held since 2008.

As one of the most powerful dealmakers in the music industry, Julie brings a rare depth of insight and acumen to her position. She oversees the company’s legal, business affairs, and governmental matters on a global level, yet approaches all decision-making with a careful dedication to helping the music industry and its artists flourish and thrive over the long term. She has advised the company’s labels and operating units on everything from strategic...

Jeff Harleston is general counsel and executive vice president of Business & Legal Affairs for Santa Monica, California-based Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, with operations in more than 60 countries. UMG’s labels include Capitol, Interscope, Republic, Motown, Island, Def Jam, Decca, and Verve, as well as a leading global music publishing company, Universal Music Publishing, and the industry’s leading merchandising company, Bravado. He is a member of UMG’s executive management board, and is responsible for overseeing all business transactions, contracts, and litigation for UMG’s operations worldwide. He is also responsible...

Paul Robinson joined Warner Music Group’s legal department in January 1995 as associate general counsel and, after a series of more senior roles, was appointed executive vice president and general counsel in 2006. He is responsible for WMG’s worldwide legal, business affairs, public policy, compliance, and corporate governance functions. Before joining WMG, he was an associate and later a partner at the New York City law firm of Mayer, Katz, Baker, Leibowitz & Roberts, where he represented corporate clients, artists, songwriters, and executives. He is a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Recording Industry Association of America and is a member...