André Des Rochers is a partner at the origin of Granderson Des Rochers, LLP; his niche is film and television operations, and he advocates for a broad range of actors, directors, authors, writers, and makers in well-known deals. Many Academy Award and Golden Globe winners and nominees have been among his customers. André is frequently acclaimed in professional publications for his representation of top-tier customers.

In addition, he has been indexed in Variety’s legal report, Dealmakers report, and The Hollywood Power lawyers. Before creating his own company, he began his career at Shearman & Sterling, LLP, where he applied corporate transactional law. Subsequently, André Des Rochers became a partner of Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers, LLP. His B.A. is from Ryerson University, while his J.D. is from Howard University School of Law.

Jonathan Gray, the founder of the firm in 1998 who has been present at Sundance for 17 successive years, heads the Sundance team. Following his departure from Roberts Ritholz Levy Sanders Chidekel & Fields LLP, Evan Krauss came together with Gray in 2005 and was dedicated to film, music, and television.

Andre Des Rochers has shifted his focus to filming, television, music, and new media, providing advice to producers, directors, and companies. In 2005 he transitioned from the multinational firm Shearman & Sterling LLP, where he was engaged in corporate transactional law, to Gray Krauss. ‘Andre’s dedication to making an impactful passage from corporate law is beyond outstanding. 

The lawyer André Des Rochers goes from defining the law to developing a successful practice in the entertainment sector is admirable,’ Gray said. Completing the group going to the festival are Ian Stratford and Nicole Compas. Before joining Gray Krauss in 2008 as Of Counsel, Stratford served as the CEO of the USA Film and Television media investment advisory firm. Compass was welcomed to Gray Krauss in April of 2008 as an associate.