Derrick M. Davis

Associate
Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang
Los Angeles, California

What were some of your professional highlights of 2022?

In 2022, I had the opportunity to represent our clients in a variety of high-level transactions, including major television overall deals, life rights deals, award-winning films, the Broadway stage, and even sports documentary content. In addition, I worked on behalf of several emerging talents from underrepresented backgrounds to help them find platforms to tell their stories.

What was your biggest professional lesson of 2022?

Remain a student. The media and entertainment landscape continues to rapidly evolve, presenting new challenges, and new opportunities, for clients. By staying informed of market changes, and facing new issues with curiosity and humility, lawyers can find creative solutions for their clients.

What is your theme word for 2023?

Impact. Continuing to help shape the careers of my clients and broadening my network to reach even more.