Melissa Yermes

Melissa Yermes currently serves as Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs at Sony Music Publishing, a position held since January 2019, following roles as Director and Associate Director in the same department. Prior experience includes a management position in Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment from August 2015 to January 2019, and a legal internship at Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP in early 2015. Melissa has also gained legal experience through multiple internships at organizations including The Paley Center for Media, FilmNation Entertainment, and a prior legal intern position at Sony Music Entertainment. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School (2012-2015) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Florida State University (2008-2012).