André Des Rochers: Gotham Award for Best Feature
André Des Rochers
André Des Rochers is a name partner at the New York office of Gray Krauss Stratford Des Rochers. He is also an Executive Producer of the film Blow the Man Down, which won a 2019 Gotham Award and was nominated for two 2020 Independent Spirit Awards. André Des Rochers spearheaded financing for the independent feature Stonewall.
In addition, he also served as executive producer on Blow the Man Down, which won a 2019 Gotham Award for Best Feature and was nominated for two 2020 Independent Spirit Awards. Entertainment lawyer André Des Rochers also co-produced Lifetime’s Nightmare Nurse.
An Entertainment Attorney
Andre Des Rochers is an entertainment attorney based in Brooklyn. He handles business and transactional work for clients in the music, television, and film industries. As a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law and NYU’s Tisch School for the Arts, Mr. Des Rochers has extensive experience representing musicians, actors, and producers on both sides of the negotiating table.
Mr. Des Rochers’ legal practice includes copyright-related matters such as infringement claims under Title 17, trademark registration applications, and disputes regarding intellectual property rights associated with original works created by artists across media platforms.
Business Affairs
André Des Rochers represents business departments at Warner Bros and Universal Pictures, as well as clients like Nick Cannon, Alicia Keys, Ice Cube, Zendaya, and many others. André Des Rochers is an accomplished competitor, coach, and speaker. He is an athlete who has represented Canada at numerous international events in artistic gymnastics. In addition to his international experience, André has also been a member of several Canadian senior national teams, including the World Championships and Pan American Games teams.