Alisa Coleman is the Chief Operating Officer of ABKCO Music & Records, Inc., overseeing the day-to-day operations as well as the business development and global licensing of the music publishing, record, and film catalogs for one of the foremost independent entertainment companies in the world. Coleman first joined ABKCO in 1985, as an assistant in the licensing and royalty departments, and has gone on to work in every division of the company. During her tenure at ABKCO, she has greatly expanded the exposure of the company�s legendary catalog, increasing its reputation and value, and is known for her innovative deal structures that focus on the long-term value of intellectual property and licensing partnerships. Coleman is a recognized authority on music copyright issues both in the US and internationally, most notably serving as the Chair of the Board of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC); President of the NY chapter of the AIMP; and on the board of the RIAA.