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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; Debbie White, vice chair of the Music industry group; and Entertainment partner Monika Tashman have been selected for inclusion in the “Music Legal Elite" list by Variety for 2026. The annual report highlights lawyers driving the entertainment industry forward through high-impact deals, strategic advocacy and a steadfast commitment to protecting creative rights in an increasingly complex, AI-driven landscape.
In an accompanying profile, the firm is lauded for its work on industry-shaping music rights transactions, advising on a series of high-profile catalog and publishing deals involving Sony Music Publishing, Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan. Debbie is noted for her longstanding representation of HYBE and BTS, whereas Derek is noted for advising Big Loud Records and Dolly Parton on significant commercial and brand strategy initiatives. In addition, Monika is noted for counseling Debbie Harry, Blondie and Modern English, including the sale of the iconic song “I Melt With You” to Round Hill.
Reflecting on the firm's momentum in the music sector over the past year, John shared with the publication that his proudest accomplishment was “the continued growth of our music group across all offices and their ability to work together seamlessly,” as demonstrated by the team's work on Sony Music Publishing's acquisitions involving Recognition Music and Blackstone. He also addressed AI's expanding role in the music business, applauding efforts to harness its potential within a carefully structured regulatory framework that preserves and protects human creativity.
To read the team’s full profile, please visit Variety’s website.
In an accompanying profile, the firm is lauded for its work on industry-shaping music rights transactions, advising on a series of high-profile catalog and publishing deals involving Sony Music Publishing, Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan. Debbie is noted for her longstanding representation of HYBE and BTS, whereas Derek is noted for advising Big Loud Records and Dolly Parton on significant commercial and brand strategy initiatives. In addition, Monika is noted for counseling Debbie Harry, Blondie and Modern English, including the sale of the iconic song “I Melt With You” to Round Hill.
Reflecting on the firm's momentum in the music sector over the past year, John shared with the publication that his proudest accomplishment was “the continued growth of our music group across all offices and their ability to work together seamlessly,” as demonstrated by the team's work on Sony Music Publishing's acquisitions involving Recognition Music and Blackstone. He also addressed AI's expanding role in the music business, applauding efforts to harness its potential within a carefully structured regulatory framework that preserves and protects human creativity.
To read the team’s full profile, please visit Variety’s website.
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Chairman Emeritus, Loeb & Loeb LLP; Chair, Music Industry -
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Vice Chair, Music Industry
