Congratulations to Attorney James L. Walker, Jr., managing partner of J. Walker and Associates, LLP, who has been honored this week as one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Entertainment Attorneys for 2024.
This marks the second consecutive year Attorney Walker has received this prestigious recognition, reflecting his exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry.
Attorney James L. Walker, Jr. has built a distinguished career in the entertainment industry, wearing multiple hats as a legal expert, advocate, and entrepreneur. As the owner of J. Walker and Associates, LLP, his practice spans entertainment law, television/film/theater contracts, intellectual property, tax, non-profits, real estate, litigation, business, and corporate law.
Attorney Walker expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am deeply honored to be recognized by Billboard Magazine for the second year in a row. This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at J. Walker and Associates, LLP. I am truly grateful for their unwavering support and commitment to excellence.”
👉 Throughout his legal career, Attorney Walker has counseled diverse clients, including radio and TV talent, corporations, musicians, filmmakers, athletes, and over 100 churches. His clientele has been featured on major networks and popular reality shows such as Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Potomac, Growing Up Hip Hop, Grown & Gospel, Basketball Wives, American Idol, BET’s Sunday’s Best, and The Four.
👉 He has represented high-profile personalities like Soledad O’Brien, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Gordy, DMX, Aretha Franklin, K Camp, Take 6, Koryn Hawthorne, Mikki Howard, Patti Labelle, Keke Wyatt, Shirley Caesar, DJ Jay Knix, DJ Darlene McCoy, and DJ Willie Moore, Jr. Notably, he resolved a significant dispute involving his artist and Jay-Z over the song ‘Family Affair’ and won the Take 6 vs. H.E.R. settlement in the Southern District of New York.
He added, “This recognition would not have been possible without the incredible clients we have the privilege to represent. Their trust and confidence inspire us to strive for excellence every day. Thank you, Billboard Magazine, for this distinguished honor.”
👉 Walker’s passion for theater arts led him to invest in Broadway productions over twenty-five years ago, starting with the adaptation of Mama, I Want to Sing!. As an investor and part of the producer investor team with Alia Jones and Stephen Byrd of Front Row Productions, he has invested in numerous Broadway plays and musicals, including The Temptations, Camelot, Piano Lessons, Sinatra, Here Lies Love, and three showings of MJ The Musical.
“The team at Walker and Associates is so proud of Attorney Walker,” said J. Richard Byrd, COO of Walker and Associates and long-term business partner. “His dedication, expertise, and passion for his work continue to set a high standard for our firm and the industry.”
Congratulations, Attorney Walker!