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Loeb & Loeb is proud to announce that John Frankenheimer, chair of the firm’s Music industry group; Derek Crownover, vice chair of the Music industry group and Nashville co-office administrative partner; Debbie White, vice chair of the Music industry group; and Entertainment partner Monika Tashman have been selected for inclusion in the "Top Music Lawyers" list by The Hollywood Reporter for 2025. This honor spotlights the attorneys driving the industry’s most impactful work—from billion-dollar deals and headline-grabbing disputes to major acquisitions.
In an accompanying profile, John, Derek, Debbie and Monika are recognized for their work with some of the most iconic and influential names in music. John is lauded for handling Sony Music Publishing’s acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Group, including its catalog, and for representing high-profile clients such as Carrie Underwood and Diana Ross. Derek is noted for representing music icons like Dolly Parton and, notably, Big Loud Records, where he recently collaborated with John and Arash Khalili to complete Big Loud’s $200 million minority sale of Morgan Wallen’s master recording catalog to Chord Partners. Debbie is spotlighted for advising pop star Christina Aguilera, having orchestrated her 2024 Las Vegas residency and label deal with Sony’s 5020 Records as well as for securing her brand partnerships with Airbnb and Clarins. Monika is highlighted for negotiating the contracts for Latin multiplatinum artist Aventura’s 130-date tour, which grossed over $134 million.
To read the full feature, please visit The Hollywood Reporter’s website.
In an accompanying profile, John, Derek, Debbie and Monika are recognized for their work with some of the most iconic and influential names in music. John is lauded for handling Sony Music Publishing’s acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Group, including its catalog, and for representing high-profile clients such as Carrie Underwood and Diana Ross. Derek is noted for representing music icons like Dolly Parton and, notably, Big Loud Records, where he recently collaborated with John and Arash Khalili to complete Big Loud’s $200 million minority sale of Morgan Wallen’s master recording catalog to Chord Partners. Debbie is spotlighted for advising pop star Christina Aguilera, having orchestrated her 2024 Las Vegas residency and label deal with Sony’s 5020 Records as well as for securing her brand partnerships with Airbnb and Clarins. Monika is highlighted for negotiating the contracts for Latin multiplatinum artist Aventura’s 130-date tour, which grossed over $134 million.
To read the full feature, please visit The Hollywood Reporter’s website.
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Vice Chair, Music Industry