Shira Perlmutter Appointed as Register of the U.S. Copyright Office

Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden has appointed Shira Perlmutter as the 14th United States Register of Copyrights. BMI issued the following statement today:
“BMI would like to congratulate Shira Perlmutter on her appointment as Register of the U.S. Copyright Office. Register Perlmutter’s experience and extensive background in copyright law and policy will help shepherd the office during these times of continuous change, including the ongoing threats to our creators and copyright holders. We look forward to working with Register Perlmutter to ensure that the value of the musical works created by our songwriters, composers and music publishers is protected.”
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