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Granderson Des Rochers, LLP ("GDR") is one of the most diverse entertainment law firms, with offices in Beverly Hills and New York. The firm specializes in negotiating, structuring and executing transactions on behalf of its clients in the music, film, and television industries, including music publishing, live event, fashion, endorsement, sponsorship, podcast, and digital media deals. GDR's core commitment is ensuring that its clients’ intellectual property is protected and that they are empowered with strategic advice to accomplish their artistic, professional, and entrepreneurial objectives. With this guiding principle, GDR has contributed to some of the most culturally significant and successful deals in the entertainment and media industries.
Firm
GDR's client roster consists of a wide range of top-tier talent in entertainment, including
Recording artists,
Songwriters,
Filmmakers,
Actors,
Producers,
Directors,
Screenwriters,
Entrepreneurs,
Athletes,
Fortune 500 executives,
Fashion brands,
Designers,
Traditional & digital media companies
Guided by our “one firm” philosophy, GDR attorneys utilize a dynamic and collaborative approach to providing clients with cutting edge results. GDR is steadfastly committed to fostering gender, ethnic, and sexual orientation diversity in the workplace and contributing towards the upliftment of the communities we serve. This commitment is reflected in the profile of our workforce: a diverse, dynamic and dedicated community of attorneys and staff who bring their varied world views, perspectives and life experiences to bear for the benefit of our equally diverse client roster.

Music
The Firm is privileged to work with the most groundbreaking recording artists, songwriters, and record labels in the music business. GDR’s music practice is focused on providing unparalleled counsel to its clients on all matters related to dealmaking, music publishing, production, content strategy, entrepreneurship, talent brand development, licensing, and intellectual property. The Firm also devotes a considerable portion of its practice to the representation of innovative and music-based live streaming platforms, gaming companies, fitness companies, and social media companies.
In addition to music, GDR represents a wide range of dynamic and award-winning performers, writers, directors, producers, and production companies working across film, television, and new media. The Firm’s attorneys have been at the forefront of numerous high-profile transactions on behalf of both individual and corporate clients, handle complex production and financing matters in relation to motion picture and television projects, and have served as production counsel for various independent films. GDR also frequently handles film and television projects on behalf of art world and music industry luminaries.
Film & TV
Press
- Press Coverage - Jenni Rivera Biopic Greenlit At Vix; Annie Gonzalez To Star & Executive Produce - Deadline
- Press Coverage - Charles D. King’s Macro Raises $90 Million From BlackRock Alternatives, HarbourView Equity Partners - Variety
- Press Coverage - Sundance Prize Winner 'Shayda' Lands at Sony Pictures Classics - The Hollywood Reporter
- Quoted - One Thing Bob Iger Could Do With Hulu? Trade it for ESPN - IndieWire
- 2023 Women in Music - Billboard
- Quoted - Life After ‘Seinfeld’ AI: Questions, Answers, and Opportunity - IndieWire
- Press Coverage - ‘Shayda’: Noora Niasari and Cate Blanchett on the Sundance Award-Winning Film’s Powerful Connection With Audiences (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
- Press Coverage - HYBE Be Bad - HITS Daily Double
- Press Coverage - Ben Foster, Justice Smith, Katherine Waterston & Maria Bakalova Set For ‘Floodplain’ Thriller From Topic Studios – EFM -Deadline
- Press Coverage - Mike Judge, Zach Woods‘ Peacock Animated Comedy Series ’In the Know’ Sets Voice Cast (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
- Press Coverage - Beverley Schottenstein Trial Limited Series in the Works at HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
- 2022 Dealmakers Impact Report - Variety
- 2022 Hollywood's New Leaders - Variety
- Press Coverage — Entertainment Lawyer Damien Granderson '03 to Return as Alumni in Residence
- Quoted — The Looming Recession: How Much Damage Will It Do in Hollywood? - TheWrap
- Quoted — Why Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond and other major musicians are choosing to sell their catalogs now -Yahoo
- Quoted — Streaming has turned film financing 'upside down': 'It's VOD or die,' says lawyer - Yahoo
- Quoted — Pop Quiz: Who Makes Money When You Stream A Song Online? - Newsy
- 2022 Legal Impact Report - Variety
- Publication — Guest Column: How Easy Is It to Take Down Music From Streaming Platforms? - The Hollywood Reporter
- Quoted — More Legendary Artists Are Selling Their Music Catalogs - Newsy
- Quoted — Why Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond and other major musicians are choosing to sell their catalogs now - USA Today
- Quoted — Big Money’s Pouring Into Music — Where Do We Go From Here? - Billboard
- Press Coverage — Jesse Williams Follows ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ With Hulu’s ‘Olga Dies Dreaming’ - The Hollywood Reporter
- Quoted — ‘TheWrap-Up’ Podcast: What’s Behind the Production Company Sale Frenzy? - TheWrap
- Quoted — MDRCs: The ‘Archaic’ Contract Clause That’s Harmed Many Songwriters - Variety
- Press Coverage — MusicBird AG Acquires J.R. Rotem Song Catalog
- Publication — NFTs May Be New, But Music Copyright Laws Aren’t - Blavity
- Music’s Hottest Firms - HITS Daily Double
- Press Coverage — Young Thug Joins Musical Dance Dramedy ‘Throw It Back’ From Paul Feig And Tiffany Haddish - Deadline
- Quoted — Are Hip-Hop Catalogs the Next ‘Evergreens’? - Synchtank
- Quoted — Why Amazon buying MGM is a watershed moment for Hollywood and tech - Los Angeles Times
- 2021 Top Music Lawyers - The Hollywood Reporter
- 2021 Legal Impact Report - Variety
- 2021 Top Music Lawyers - Billboard
- Noisemakers: Stars of Tomorrow - HITS Daily Double
- 2021 Change Agents - Billboard
- Quoted — Inside ‘Tidal Wave’ of Song Catalog Sales: Why Neil Young, Bob Dylan and More Are Cashing in - TheWrap
- Publication — Quibi’s Flawed Content Licensing Model Ends Up Being A Win For Roku - Forbes
- Press Coverage — Granderson Des Rochers Law Firm Mints Elizabeth Moody & Jamie Slade As Partners - Deadline
- 2020 Top Music Lawyers - The Hollywood Reporter