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Advisory Committees

The Board of Directors has established three advisory committees tasked with providing support for the establishment and operation of The MLC: 

Dispute Resolution Committee

  • Consuelo Sayago (Cribnote Publishing)
  • Curtis Moore (Songwriter)
  • David "DQ" Quiñones (Songwriter)
  • Ed Leonard (Daywind)
  • Jennifer Falco (peermusic)
  • Jennifer Schott (Songwriter)
  • Matthew Skiba (Vydia)
  • Victoria Banks (Songwriter)

Operations Advisory Committee

  • Amy Braun (Amazon)
  • Ana Ruiz (Drive Music Publishing)
  • Brandon Shevin (Beatport)
  • Chris Bly (Apple) 
  • Eric Scott (BMG)
  • Iwona Wyrzykowska (Universal Music Publishing Group)
  • Jennifer Rosen (Google)
  • Jessica O'Malley (Warner Chappell Music)
  • Josephine Speranza (Spotify)
  • Kelly Baden (Concord)
  • Kristina Johnson (Kobalt)
  • Wiatt Bingley (SiriusXM/Pandora)

Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee

  • Andrae Alexander (Songwriter)
  • “Bruce” Waynne Nugent (Songwriter)
  • Dale Esworthy (Sony Music Publishing)
  • Dan Navarro (Songwriter)
  • Erika Nuri Taylor (Songwriter)
  • Frank Liwall (The Royalty Network, Inc.)
  • Kathryn Ostien (TRO Essex Music Group)
  • Kay Hanley (Songwriter)
  • Michael Eames (PEN Music Group)
  • Patrick Curley (Third Side Music)

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News & Press Releases

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Press Release

The United States Register of Copyrights Continues the Designation of The MLC as the Statutory Mechanical Licensing Collective Following First Periodic Review

June 3, 2026
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The MLC Launches Music Registration 101 Micro-Course Covering Copyright, Music Registration, and Royalties

May 4, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

April 23, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates

April 2, 2026
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The MLC Announces Advisory Committee Updates

January 29, 2026
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