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Provided by Kirk T Schroder
Entertainment law; film production, finance, and distribution; television production (episodic and unscripted); music (talent, labels, live performance); publishing and literary law; interactive games and gaming finance; visual arts and public art; advertising and marketing; live theater and stage; intellectual property; general business law; education policy advocacy.
Founding partner, Schroder Davis Law Firm PLC, Richmond, VA. Former counsel to Universal Pictures for over a decade. Served as president of the Virginia Board of Education, 1998-2002.
Former Chair, American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries. Member, Virginia State Bar. Member, Video Game Bar Association. Past Chairman, Virginia State Bar Lawyers for the Arts Committee.
Co-editor, "The Essential Guide to Entertainment Law" (with Jay Shanker).
Passionate about healthy diets and food policy. Serves as official "Food Advocate" for Ellwood Thompson's and Dawson's Market. Active in education and children's issues. Interests include alternative arts practitioners and eastern spiritual practitioners active in public media.
Universal Pictures; New York Times bestselling authors David Baldacci, Margot Shetterly (Hidden Figures), and Beth Macy (Dopesick); MTV reality personalities Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra; documentary company Lone Wolf Media; game designer Bruce Glassco; the Amazon Aid Foundation; the estate of sculptor Felix de Weldon; The Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia; The David Ortiz Children's Fund; The Martin Agency.
Represented film production companies with distribution agreements with major Hollywood studios. Counsel to the largest public speakers forum in the United States, negotiating appearances for Oprah Winfrey, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Margaret Thatcher. Represented the estate of legendary producer Rick Hall of Fame Studios. Represented New York sculptress Karen Atta.
Entertainment and media law; film and television production and distribution; music industry (talent and labels); literary and book publishing; interactive gaming; visual arts and public art; live stage and theater; advertising; education policy.
Virginia (admitted 1987); New York (admitted 2017); Georgia (admitted 2018); District of Columbia (admitted 2018)
English
Extensive transactional entertainment law practice representing clients across film, television, music, publishing, gaming, and visual arts. Practiced for over 35 years. Clients located throughout the United States and internationally.
University of Virginia
Ph.D. (Education)
University of Richmond School of Law
Juris Doctor
University of Richmond
B.A. and B.S.B.A.
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (entertainment law and education law)
The Best Lawyers in America
Rated "AV Preeminent" (highest available rating)
Martindale-Hubbell
Named Virginia Lawyers Weekly "Go-To Business Lawyer"
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
2021
Honored with the G. Hamilton Loeb Award
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
Recognized by Who's Who Legal, Sports and Entertainment (2020 International Edition)
Who's Who Legal, Sports and Entertainment
2020
Provided by Chambers
Kirk T Schroder is recognized for his skillful representation of clients across the film, television, music and media sectors, with particular experience in intellectual property, contractual and dispute‑related matters.
Provided by Chambers
Kirk is excellent at perceiving in advance where future issues or concerns may emerge.
Kirk is incredibly knowledgeable. He truly understands the industry and brought that experience to my unique situation.
Kirk gives fantastic service to clients, whether for simple matters or more complex.
Kirk is thoughtful, kind and aware.
Kirk has a knack for reading my needs, anticipating my concerns and forming strategies quickly. I never doubt that I am getting excellent service and care.
Kirk is excellent at perceiving in advance where future issues or concerns may emerge.
Kirk is incredibly knowledgeable. He truly understands the industry and brought that experience to my unique situation.
Kirk gives fantastic service to clients, whether for simple matters or more complex.
Kirk is thoughtful, kind and aware.
Kirk has a knack for reading my needs, anticipating my concerns and forming strategies quickly. I never doubt that I am getting excellent service and care.
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