Charles W. Hamilton is Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Giant Music. In his role, he oversees all business transactions, contracts, and other legal matters related to one of the fastest growing independent music companies in the world. Over his 20 years in the music business, Charles has developed a deep understanding of the operational and process challenge facing both startups and legacy companies, the psychology of deal making, and how to balance legal and business needs to drive growth and innovation in a creative industry.

Charles was previously a partner at King, Holmes, Paterno, and Soriano, LLP, Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Saban Music Group, and SVP, Business & Legal Affairs at Warner Records. He is also an adjunct lecturer at USC Gould School of Law and a writer and commentator on issues of cultural preservation and cultural capital in the U.S. Virgin Islands for YellowCedarMedia.com.