I am an experienced licensing professional with a rich background spanning over three decades in the music industry. I've successfully founded and built a small business to a mid-level status, and I am passionate about bringing my expertise in music licensing, copyright law, and publishing to a dynamic Licensing Department. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with songwriters, publishers, labels, and attorneys to manage mechanical licenses, royalty statements, and legal matters surrounding music rights. With strong organizational skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of music industry professionals.

Neil Cacciottolo

I am an experienced licensing professional with a rich background spanning over three decades in the music industry. I've successfully founded and built a small business to a mid-level status, and I am passionate about bringing my expertise in music licensing, copyright law, and publishing to a dynamic Licensing Department. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with songwriters, publishers, labels, and attorneys to manage mechanical licenses, royalty statements, and legal matters surrounding music rights. With strong organizational skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of music industry professionals.

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I am an experienced licensing professional with a rich background spanning over three decades in the music industry. I’ve successfully founded and built a small business to a mid-level status, and I am passionate about bringing my expertise in music licensing, copyright law, and publishing to a dynamic Licensing Department.

Throughout my career, I have worked closely with songwriters, publishers, labels, and attorneys to manage mechanical licenses, royalty statements, and legal matters surrounding music rights. With strong organizational skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of music industry professionals.

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Work Experience

Legal Consultant Music and Copyrights at Sunset Publishing America
January 1, 1981 - Present
Responsible for providing ongoing consulting to songwriting and publishing clients, communicating directly on IP, Copyright and Music Publishing issues. Monitored all royalty statements across various mediums. Worked closely with Attorneys to provide legal assistance and support regarding clients' legal needs pursuant to current laws.
Legal Consultant Music and Copyrights at Sunset Publishing America - Nashville, TN
January 1, 1981 - Present
Responsible for providing ongoing consulting to songwriting and publishing clients, communicating directly on intellectual property, copyright, and music publishing issues. Monitor all royalty statements through various mediums, and when applicable, work closely with attorneys to provide legal assistance regarding clients' needs pursuant to current laws.

Education

Masters in Music at American Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1981
Masters in Law at Blackstone Law at University of Chicago Law
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1983
B.A. in Communications at Medill at Omega School of Communications
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1980
Associates in Business Law at Southwest College
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1976
Masters in Music at American Conservatory of Music - Chicago, IL
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
Masters in Law at Blackstone Law at University of Chicago Law - Chicago, IL
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
B.A. in Communications at Medill at Omega School of Communications - Chicago, IL
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
Associates in Business Law at Southwest College - Chicago, IL
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001

Qualifications

American Bar Association Member
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
AFM Signatory Production Licenses / Record Labor Agreements
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
AFM Signatory Production Licenses / Record Labor Agreements
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
American Bar Association Member
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other