Darren Schmidt

Darren Schmidt is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Record Label Licensing at Spotify since 2017. Prior to this role, Darren Schmidt held senior positions in content and distribution at Universal Music Group from June 2007 to 2017, including Senior Director and Director of Litigation Counsel. Earlier in the career, Darren Schmidt practiced as a Litigation Attorney at Jenner & Block from 2002 to June 2007, followed by a role as Federal Law Clerk for Chief Judge Marvin Aspen. The career began as a Transactional Associate at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison from 2000 to 2001. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Psychology, and Religious Studies from Indiana University Bloomington.