Lori Blackstone

Lori Blackstone is an accomplished legal professional specializing in music business and legal affairs, currently serving as Vice President of Music Business & Legal Affairs at Sony Pictures Entertainment since June 2021. Prior to this, Lori served as Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs and Senior Music Counsel at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. from November 2006 to April 2021, where responsibilities included structuring and negotiating numerous deals across various divisions. Lori's earlier experience includes roles as Sr. Director of Business & Legal Affairs at EMI Music Marketing and Director of Business & Legal Affairs at Capitol Records, where a wide range of agreements were negotiated. Additionally, temporary work was performed at EMI Latin during a corporate restructuring. Lori's legal career began at Rhino Entertainment as an attorney within the Business & Legal Affairs department. Academically, Lori holds a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University.