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WHERE ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND LAW SHAPE THE LANDSCAPE
46th Annual Conference


Panelist
Joshua Edwards, Esq.
Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
A former New York City District Attorney, Joshua decided to follow his dream to represent talented artists by quitting his legal job, moving to California and attending business school. After he obtained 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 making 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 and 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, 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. He is also an adjunct professor at both of his alma maters – Clark Atlanta University and Loyola Marymount University teaching graduate level courses in Entertainment Law with a focus in Film and Television. 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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