Leland Drake

Leland Drake is Director, Licensing at UnitedMasters / Translation, with hands-on experience across sync licensing, music rights strategy, and commercial dealmaking. Bridging both the business and creative sides of the industry, he works at the intersection of artists, labels, brands, and media partners to help navigate the evolving sync landscape across film, television, advertising, gaming, social, and digital platforms. Recent client work includes campaigns and partnerships for Cadillac, Meta, and the NBA. Leland brings a practical, cross-functional perspective on how music and brands come together in today’s industry.