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Overview
Andrew "Drew" Davis is an attorney in the Corporate Services practice group in the Nashville office. His practice focuses on intellectual property, entertainment law, copyright infringement, and complex litigation, where he leverages his legal knowledge and versatility to provide clients with a well-rounded perspective grounded in both insight and experience.
Drew counsels clients across the entertainment and media industries, helping them navigate the unique legal challenges these sectors present. He has been involved in high-profile matters for prominent artists and entertainers, including the landmark “Blurred Lines” copyright case on behalf of Marvin Gaye’s family, and has litigated against Pandora Media on behalf of nine stand-up comedians. He has also appeared pro hac vice in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Drew is experienced at handling large civil litigation matters, including first-chair experience defending against the U.S. Department of Labor in a federal case involving over 129 workers. He has also served as in-house counsel at Warner Music Group, where he managed pre-litigation claims, protected the company's intellectual property portfolio, and gained deep insight into the business priorities and day-to-day legal needs of creative enterprises. That combination of courtroom advocacy and business-side fluency allows him to deliver practical, results-oriented legal guidance tailored to each client's needs.
Drew counsels clients across the entertainment and media industries, helping them navigate the unique legal challenges these sectors present. He has been involved in high-profile matters for prominent artists and entertainers, including the landmark “Blurred Lines” copyright case on behalf of Marvin Gaye’s family, and has litigated against Pandora Media on behalf of nine stand-up comedians. He has also appeared pro hac vice in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Drew is experienced at handling large civil litigation matters, including first-chair experience defending against the U.S. Department of Labor in a federal case involving over 129 workers. He has also served as in-house counsel at Warner Music Group, where he managed pre-litigation claims, protected the company's intellectual property portfolio, and gained deep insight into the business priorities and day-to-day legal needs of creative enterprises. That combination of courtroom advocacy and business-side fluency allows him to deliver practical, results-oriented legal guidance tailored to each client's needs.
Whether in the courtroom or the boardroom, Drew’s ability to move fluidly across industries and practice areas highlights his commitment and passion for solving client challenges. Clients value his responsiveness and knack for distilling intricate, robust legal issues into clear, actionable results.
Drew earned his J.D. from Belmont University College of Law, where he was a member of the Entertainment Law Society and earned the Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Certificate. He holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Drew is licensed to practice in all state courts of Tennessee and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee, as well as the Courts of Appeal for the Second, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits.
Drew earned his J.D. from Belmont University College of Law, where he was a member of the Entertainment Law Society and earned the Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Certificate. He holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Drew is licensed to practice in all state courts of Tennessee and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee, as well as the Courts of Appeal for the Second, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits.
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Education
- Belmont University College of Law, J.D. | 2015
- University of Notre Dame, B.A. | 2012
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
Court Admissions
- Tennessee Supreme Court
- Tennessee Court of Appeals
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Related Services
- Second Chair in notable litigations involving high-profile clients against major technology and media companies, including Eight Mile Style v. Spotify and Eight Mile Style v. Meta, as well as litigation involving stand-up comedians, addressing music streaming royalties, social media platform liability, and digital content licensing disputes
- Successfully defended a prominent music producer and his production company in a dispute with a recording artist, including cross-examination of the plaintiff's expert witness, resulting in her disqualification
- Principal drafter of appellate briefs in a significant copyright termination case involving iconic recording artists and a major record label
- Perfected termination of copyright transfers on behalf of multiple nationally recognized recording artists and bands
- Experienced in trademark litigation and successful trademark registrations
Education
- Belmont University College of Law, J.D. | 2015
- University of Notre Dame, B.A. | 2012
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
Court Admissions
- Tennessee Supreme Court
- Tennessee Court of Appeals
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee