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Valerie Davis

Attorney

Valerie has 40 years of legal experience, over 36 years as an in-house attorney at Walt Disney World Resort, where she focused on marketing, sales, public relations, entertainment, and sports law. During her tenure, she served as Assistant Chief Counsel in the Legal Department, advising on a wide array of high-profile initiatives and campaigns. Valerie’s expertise and dedication have earned her an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction recognizing her as a top-tier attorney. She was also named among Orlando Life magazine’s Best of Central Florida, Top Lawyers for Entertainment and Sports.

A trusted advisor on commercial transactions and legal strategies, Valerie specializes in drafting and negotiating complex agreements for promotions, giveaways, sponsorships, advertising campaigns, and social media strategies. Her skillset extends to influencer engagements and live and streamed event productions. Throughout her career, she has provided legal oversight for numerous productions distributed domestically and internationally, including television shows, commercials, online videos, and streaming content. Notably, her contributions have been recognized in the credits of network specials, highlighting her integral role in the entertainment industry.

Valerie earned her J.D. from Mercer University School of Law and her B.S.B.A. from the University of Central Florida, where she was a member of the university’s tennis team. She is a member of the Florida Bar’s Entertainment and Sports Law Section and has held leadership roles as the Vice-Chair and Chair of the former Corporate Counsel Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar.

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