kamel king
Kamel L. King was born and raised in Jackson, MS. Kamel attended American University (Washington, D.C.) and Tougaloo College (Jackson, MS) and graduated with honors from Tougaloo College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science/International Relations. Kamel was accepted and graduated from Mississippi College School of Law earning a law degree with emphasis on intellectual property/entertainment law.
Kamel spent 10 years as the Attorney on the Road for a 9 time GRAMMY nominated gospel group, was the Director of Operations for both Blackberry Records, Inc. and Terminal Recording Studios (a GRAMMY award winning studio) and has had many years of experience in booking and event production. Kamel has since been Asst. Producer in the Recording Academy© endorsed “Mississippi…Celebrates Its GRAMMY© Legacy ” events, “Mississippi Night” at the L.A. GRAMMY© Museum and other high end tourism conferences.
Kamel is a contributing author in the American Bar Association released book "Entertainment Law: For The General Practitioner". Kamel has also been an adjunct professor of entertainment law at his alma mater, Mississippi College School of Law. He is a practicing entertainment attorney with Frascogna Law Group, PLLC. Working under his mentor, X.M. Frascogna, Jr., and alongside the other brilliant attorneys within the firm, he has continued to represent clients from all aspects and diversities in entertainment.
Kamel is most proud and passionate to currently work with Visit Mississippi as the Bureau Manager for the Tourism Development Bureau. His bureau manages the Mississippi Blues Trail, Country Music Trail, Freedom Trail, Writers Trail and the state’s rich music and cultural branding at many trade shows and festivals.