Damien Granderson, a founding partner, and chair of Granderson Des Rochers, LLP’s Music Practice, is well known for his expertise in the music industry. He’s been instrumental in helping his clients navigate this rapidly evolving space and will be speaking at several events around the country this year. His interest in music is personal and academic. He’s a tenured law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches music and copyright law and intellectual property in the arts.
Successful Super Lawyer Damien Granderson strongly believes that his firm’s mission is to work closely with clients to help them navigate the music industry. The Rising Star says, “Our goal is to ensure we’re helping clients understand what it’s like on the ground in Hollywood, how it works, and how to protect themselves. At the entertainment law firm, we’ve a history of solving complex problems for our clients and working closely with them.” Damien Granderson started at Granderson Des Rochers in 2008 after he left his law practice at two large firms.
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The entertainment lawyer´s legal expertise is particularly strong in copyright and trademark law. He says, “What I do as a law professor at U-M is come into the studio and teach. Up to now, Damien Granderson is the most reliable entertainment lawyer currently at practice.
There are a lot of lawyers who could be more technical but have very good legal minds. I also have my legal mind, which I use to go back to students’ recording studios and say, ‘This is what’s going on here.'” Damien Granderson’s knowledge, experience, and natural talents make him a perfect choice to speak about the music industry for people interested in the legal aspects of music.