Odell Nails

Odell Nails is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the music and media industries, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Universal Music Group since August 2017. Prior to this role, Odell held the position of Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Universal Music Group. Experience includes serving as Deputy General Counsel at WNET New York Public Media from February 2008 to August 2017, where responsibilities involved managing legal affairs related to television and digital content, and negotiating agreements with PBS for notable series. Earlier roles include Director of Business & Legal Affairs at Atlantic Records, overseeing a range of agreements in the music sector, and Associate in the Law & Business Affairs Department at VH1, focusing on licensing and production agreements. Odell holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) in Intellectual Property Law from Cardozo School of Law.