O’Neil Hagaman Promotes Craig Owens and Sam Powers to Co-Head of Intellectual Property Group

O’Neil Hagaman announces the promotion of Craig Owens and Sam Powers to Co-Heads of the company’s Intellectual Property Group, comprising a six person team and formerly known as its Special Projects division. Already Principals of the firm, in their new roles, Owens and Powers will oversee all aspects of the intellectual property issues of O’Neil Hagaman’s clients, including purchase and sale of publishing, overseeing the administration of active artist owned labels, related contract review, and consulting with music entrepreneurs.

Owens, a graduate of University of Arkansas and holding a Master’s Degree from University of Tulsa, has worked for O’Neil Hagaman since 1994. Powers, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, has worked in the Special Projects division since 2007. 

"Everyone who knows Craig and Sam knows that they are the backbone of this growing area of our business. Truthfully, I have been working in support of their front-line efforts for many years. We are pleased to formalize their leadership positions in this area," said Kerry O'Neil co-founder and partner at O'Neil Hagaman.

About O'Neil Hagaman, LLC:

Founded in 1984, O'Neil Hagaman, LLC, is one of Nashville's largest, most diversified business management and consulting firms dedicated solely to the entertainment industry. The company represents entertainers, producers, publishers, record labels, writers, and industry executives. Its clients have represented music formats in country, R&B, Christian, rock, alternative and adult contemporary. In addition to CPA certifications, various members and employees of the firm hold post-graduate degrees and certifications in financial planning.

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