Richard Marks (lawyer) explained

Richard Marks is an American entertainment lawyer.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Marks graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970, where he was the valedictory speaker.^[3] He continued his education at the UCLA School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1973 and passing the California bar that same year.^[4]

Career

Marks began his legal career in-house at major entertainment studios, including Universal, Disney, and Paramount. He transitioned to private practice, eventually forming his own firm, Richard Marks & Associates Entertainment Law, in April 2020.

Marks has also served as an expert witness in various high-profile legal cases,^[5] including Depp v. Heard.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Associates . Richard Marks & . Richard Marks & Associates . 2024-09-22 . Richard Marks & Associates . en-CA.
2. News: Yahr . Emily . 2022-05-03 . Heard’s lawyers grill Depp witnesses about damages to his reputation . 2024-09-22 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-marks-73aa391a5/
4. Web site: Richard Edward Marks # 57709 - Attorney Licensee Search . 2024-09-22 . apps.calbar.ca.gov.
5. Web site: 2015-12-06 . Expert Witness Sees Hefty Pay . 2024-09-22 . Los Angeles Business Journal . en-US.
6. Web site: 2022-05-24 . Johnny Depp's team recalls Hollywood expert Richard Marks. 2024-09-22 . MARCA . en.
7. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/who-richard-marks-entertainment-attorney-explains-amber-heard-s-op-ed-canceled-johnny-depp
8. Web site: 2022-05-02 . Lawyer says he believes Heard thought she would benefit from Depp abuse claims . 2024-09-22 . The Independent . en.