Desiree Talley

2024 LA Times In-house Counsel Rising Star Award Recipient | Attorney | Strategic Advisor | Business Leadership | Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement | Risk Management | POPLAW Podcast | Speaker | Executive Producer
Desireé Talley is an award-winning attorney and global thought leader at the crossroads of law, media, and pop culture. Founder of POPLAW, she simplifies legal complexities to protect artists and entertainment professionals.
Born in Vallejo, CA, Desireé has held key roles at BDG Media, Paramount, ASCAP, Pandora, and Turner. Currently, she is Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at REVOLT Media & TV, advocating for creatives and shaping media law standards.
Her accolades include the 2024 LA Times Rising Star In-House Counsel Award, XO Necole’s It Girl 100, National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and 2023 Woman of the Year (Seeds of Fortune). She is also honored by Evals Equity and Glitz & Glam Women in Power.
A graduate of Hampton University, St. John’s University School of Law, and NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, Desireé blends passion, advocacy, and expertise to protect artistry in today’s evolving entertainment landscape.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
• Pioneering Paths
• When AI Meets Law and Entertainment: Navigating the New Frontier
• Breaking Silence: Healing in the Fight Against Domestic Violence
• The POPLAW Paradigm: Empowering Creators through Legal Literacy
• Roots and Wings: The Enduring Legacy of HBCUs