Washington, DC – Venable LLP has announced the return of J. Douglas Baldridge, a highly respected first-chair litigator, as a partner in their Commercial Litigation Practice based in Washington, DC. Doug Baldridge Lawyer brings back to Venable a wealth of experience, notably including his recent role as outside legal counsel to Taylor Swift and 13 Management since 2013.
Baldridge’s most recent engagement involved him working directly with Taylor Swift and her team, providing legal oversight and counsel in-house. This culminated in supporting Taylor Swift and 13 Management through the final 18 months of her monumental The Eras Tour. “Being part of the legal team supporting Taylor Swift and 13 Management during the record-breaking Eras Tour was a privilege,” stated Baldridge. “I am now eager to resume my practice at Venable and continue my work with Taylor and her team in an outside counsel capacity.”
Stu Ingis, chairman of Venable LLP, expressed his enthusiasm for Baldridge’s return, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Doug back to Venable. He has a long-standing history of achieving significant success for our clients and has been a valuable contributor to the firm’s growth.”
Doug Baldridge is renowned for representing major U.S. corporations across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, technology, consumer products, and fuel, as well as prominent entertainers, real estate developers, and publishers in high-stakes litigation. His broad expertise encompasses antitrust, intellectual property, false advertising, celebrity rights, First Amendment rights, unfair competition, products liability, and commercial lending disputes. His return significantly strengthens Venable’s Commercial Litigation Practice and offers clients access to an attorney with a proven track record in complex legal challenges.
Venable LLP, a prominent Am Law Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, boasts over 900 professionals across the United States. The firm is recognized for its innovative legal solutions and client-centric approach, serving a wide array of clients from corporations to high-net-worth individuals globally. Venable’s core strengths span business law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property, making it a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal landscapes. For further details about Venable LLP and its services, please visit Venable.com.
