Deborah R. Kidd is a seasoned attorney, executive, and educator with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of music, entertainment, media, and law. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of PopDaze Entertainment LLC, where she drives strategic planning, financial management, and revenue diversification through advertising, live events, merchandising, and digital content. Alongside her executive role, Deborah is an Associate Professor in the Music Business Department at Berklee College of Music, teaching “Legal Aspects of the Music Industry,” “Copyrights,” and “Contracts and Negotiations.” She is dedicated to preparing the next generation of music business leaders with practical legal and strategic insights. Deborah’s legal career includes founding Kidd Legal LLC, where she advised artists, entertainment companies, and startups on a wide range of transactional and litigation matters, including copyright, contract negotiation, employment law, harassment training, and revenue stream development. She has also served as an attorney at Richard Wayne and Associates P.C., focusing on compliance, intellectual property, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Additionally, as a producer and manager at Virago TV, she pioneered live-streamed entertainment experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Music Business (Berklee College of Music), an LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law (Southwestern Law School), a Juris Doctor (Cumberland School of Law), and a B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Deborah has also contributed to community service as a past board member of the Veterans Empowerment Organization and as a professional member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS/GRAMMYs). With her combined expertise in entertainment law, education, and executive leadership, she continues to shape the future of the music and media industries.