SPEAKER's BIO
Panelist
Joshua Edwards, Esq.
Partner, Fox Rothschild
A former NYC District Attorney, Joshua decided to follow his passion for representing talent by moving to California and attending business school. After obtaining an MBA, Joshua took an entry level job in the mailroom of an agency before working his way up the ladder to talent agent and then eventually to talent manager before his return to the practice of law. His previous experience includes working at several notable companies such as The Firm, Overbrook Entertainment, Don Buchwald & Associates, Mosaic and MGMT Entertainment while working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Britney Spears, Will Smith, Toccara, Ralph Macchio, Jennifer Connelly, Heather Graham, Cher, Richard Dreyfuss, David Duchovny, LisaRaye McCoy, Amin Joseph, Jeryl Prescott, Jason Weaver, Darius McCrary and Steven McQueen, to name a few.
Currently, Joshua Edwards is a Partner in the Entertainment & Sports Law Department at Fox Rothschild LLP where he continues to represent high-profile talent while providing strategic guidance on a wide range of film, television and production agreements to talent performers, independent producers and production companies. Combined with his previous experience as a talent representative, Joshua has significant experience at the negotiation table, complemented by a macro-level understanding of the film and television industry. This multifaceted experience enables highly effective negotiations and sophisticated dealmaking making Joshua one of the most sought after entertainment attorneys in Los Angeles.
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