NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Warner Music announced the promotion of noted music attorney Erica Bellarosa to the role of Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for the label group’s Atlantic Records brand.
Bellarosa, a 19-year veteran of Atlantic, will take point on the company’s Business & Legal Affairs and Contract Administration departments. In her new role at Atlanic, Bellarosa will be based in New York and report to Atlantic Music Group Chairman & CEO Julie Greenwald and Atlantic Records Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman.
She began her career at Atlantic Records in 2005 as Associate Director of Business & Legal Affairs and going on to serve in roles such as her most recent posting, EVP of Business & Legal Affairs.
Bellarosa holds a J.D. from Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
“At Atlantic, we nurture executive development as much as artist development, so it’s been great to watch Erica develop into a powerhouse leader over the past two decades. An invaluable asset to our team and a passionate advocate for our artists, she has a deep understanding of the music and legal landscape, along with second-to-none negotiating skills. With Erica at the helm of our world-class legal team, we know we’re in good hands,” stated Julie Greenwald.
“It’s an honor to be leading a team that I’ve had the privilege of being a part of for nearly the entirety of my professional career. I’ve grown and learned from the best in the business, and I’m thrilled to contribute to the incredible legacy of Atlantic Records. As we continue to craft deals that attract and keep top talent, I look forward to furthering Atlantic’s stature as a place for artists to thrive. I want to thank Julie and Craig for their incredible faith and support,” Bellarosa added.