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✨ About
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Kirk T. Schroder is an experienced entertainment and arts law attorney.
He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for the field of entertainment law and is currently rated an “AV Preeminent” lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for lawyers. Kirk’s national peers in the entertainment and sports law profession elected him the chair of the American Bar Association’s Entertainment and Sports Law Section.
Kirk is the Co-Editor and a contributing author to "The Essential Guide to Entertainment Law". He has taught entertainment law as Lecturer at the University of Virginia. His law practice draws entertainment and arts-related clients from around the world.
Kirk was named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly's "Go-To Business Lawyers"
for entertainment law. He was also honored with "The G. Hamilton Loeb Award” from Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. Who's Who Legal also honored Kirk for Sports & Entertainment in its International Edition.
Kirk's practices is entirely dedicated to entertainment law and includes the following areas:
Film & Television Production, Finance and Distribution
Union & Non-Union Matters
Live Theater & Stage Appearances
Interactive Games & Entertainment
Game Financing & Publishing
Literary Publishing & Authors
Major, Regional, Academic, Niche Publishers
Magazine Publishing
National Syndication
Newpapers
Music
Musicians
Record Labels
Live Performance Promoters
Venues
Visual Arts
Art Merchandising & Licensing
His clients include: Universal Pictures in numerous film productions, New York Times Best Selling Authors: James Nestor, David Baldacci (Wish You Well), Margot Shetterly (Hidden Figures) and Beth Macy (Dopesick), MTV reality television stars Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra, television documentary company Lone Wolf Media and acclaimed game designer Bruce Glassco among others.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Entertainment & Sports Law
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D.
University of Virginia
Ph.D.
📋 Bar Admissions
American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment Law
Member
Past Chair
Member
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
Member
Honoree & Volunteer Lawyer
Member
Americana Music Festival CLE Program
Member
Program Chair
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Partner
Schroder Davis Law Firm PLC 2015 - Current
Partner
Schroder Brooks Law Firm PLC 2018 - 2023
Partner
Schroder Fidlow, PLC 2003 - 2015
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Ranked in Media and Entertainment Law
Chambers and Partners
G. Hamilton Loeb Award
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
AV Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Listed for the Field of Entertainment Law
Best Lawyers in America
"
Go To Lawyer"
for Entertainment Law
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Magazine
📚 Publications
- The Essential Guide To Entertainment Law
- Co-Editor & Contributor