Schroder Davis Law Firm PLC

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Leading firm in USA 2026

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Overview

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Schroder Davis Law Firm is a nationally recognized entertainment and fashion law firm. The firm provides practical legal strategies for creative clients and businesses across the entertainment industry, from one-person startups to multi-million dollar companies. The firm's attorneys serve as production counsel for major studios, represent independent filmmakers, fashion designers, authors, musicians, and visual artists, and handle complex entertainment finance, IP, and publishing matters.

Work & experience

Provided by Schroder Davis Law Firm PLC

Schroder Davis is a nationally recognized entertainment, media, arts, and fashion law firm serving creative clients from startups to major studios. The firm provides production counsel for Hollywood studios, represents bestselling authors, independent filmmakers, fashion designers, musicians, and visual artists, and handles entertainment finance, IP, and publishing matters. Offices in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Charlottesville.

Notable work

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Production counsel to Universal Pictures

Production counsel on numerous film productions, including work with award-winning filmmakers across releases

Representation of New York Times bestselling authors David Baldacci (Wish You Well), Margot Lee Shetterly (Hidden Figures), and Beth Macy (Dopesick)

Comprehensive representations including publishing agreements and ancillary rights.

Representation of the Amazon Aid Foundation, Lone Wolf Media

Represented documentary film producers on nationally syndicated TV networks across platforms.

Ranked Offices

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USA - Head office

Virginia

15 S Belmont Ave , Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23221, Richmond

schroderdavis.com

+1 804 510 0700

Ranked Departments

2
Media & Entertainment
1 Ranked lawyer, District of Columbia

Ranked Individuals

4
Kirk T Schroder
Media & Entertainment, District of Columbia
Joan Bellefield Davis
Unranked

Schroder Davis Law Firm PLC

Top figures

Lawyers

Jurisdictions

2015

Established in

Key people

Kirk T. Schroder (Partner)

Joan B. Davis (Of Counsel)

Michael Keenan (Of Counsel)

Industry sectors

EntertainmentFilm & Television ProductionFashion & Luxury GoodsMusicPublishing & LiteraryVisual ArtsAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsDigital Media & TechnologyInteractive GamingLive Theater & StageNonprofit / Arts OrganizationsFood & Beverage (general counsel)Sports & Endorsements

Capabilities

Entertainment LawFilm Production CounselEntertainment FinanceFashion LawIntellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright, Trade Dress)Publishing & Literary LawMusic LawAdvertising & Promotions LawInfluencersEntity Formation & Corporate StructuringBrand Protection & Anti-CounterfeitingLicensing & MerchandisingTalent Representation (Actors, Directors, Writers, Performers)Distribution Agreements (Film, TV, Music)Outside General Counsel for Creative Businesses

Clients

David Baldacci (NYT Bestselling Author)Margot Lee Shetterly (NYT Bestselling Author, Hidden Figures)Beth Macy (NYT Bestselling Author, Dopesick)Lone Wolf Media (Television Documentary)Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra (MTV)Amazon Aid FoundationEstate of Felix de Weldon (Sculptor)The Symphony Orchestra of Northern VirginiaThe David Ortiz Children's Fund"Americans Who Tell The Truth" (National Art Project)The Martin Agency (Advertising)

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