Mike Spinelli

A curious lawyer for complex partnerships, ambitious products, and the occasional edge case.

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NOW PLAYINGContent and Platform LicensingTikTok · Senior Counsel, Global Music Legal / July 2022 - Present

Promoted from Counsel in March 2025 in recognition of increased scope, leadership, and impact across the organization

  • Draft and negotiate complex content, platform, and marketing licenses and other IP agreements with record labels, publishers, aggregators, collection societies, artists, and other sophisticated rights holders
  • Drive licensing and IP strategy for TikTok and other company-owned digital platforms, including CapCut, SoundOn, and Pico
  • Advise product, ad sales, marketing, strategic partnerships, and business teams on music and IP use across ad products, media buying plans, commercial partnerships, and emerging product features
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and product leaders, translating legal and rights issues into practical guidance for global initiatives