in 2009 Mr. Dern was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences by receiving the coveted Syd Cassyd Founders Award ( an Emmy statuette) for long term service as the Academy's attorney.
Has been interviewed for the Archive of American Television by the Academy of Television arts & Sciences. The interview will be available on line at the Academy's site
Practice areas
Represents Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; represents numberous entertainment companies such as Starz media, Bob Hope Enterprises, jackie Gleason Enterprises, Desilu, too. attorney who formed Crative Artists Agecny
69 years
Acts as arbitrator and mediator in entertainment and business matters
48 years
69 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1954 | 08/03/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Emmy Award (Founders Award) | Academy of Television arts &Sciences | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Q. Dern, P.C. | 1998 - Present | |
| Founding Member | Dern & Vein | 1996 - 1998 |
| Founding Member | Dern, Mason & Floum | 1972 - 1996 |
| United Artists TV | 1970 - 1972 | |
| Studio Counsel | Desilu Productions | 1964 - 1969 |
| Attorney | CBS Television | 1957 - 1964 |
|---|---|---|
| UPA Pictures | 1956 - 1957 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA C hannel 36 | Board Member | 2007 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member, Board of Governors, Vice president | 1982 - 1985 |
| Beverly Hills Bar Association | President | 1981 - 1982 |
| Los Angeles Copyright Society | President | 1972 - 1973 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Univ | undergraduate | N/A |
| Stanford Univ Law School | law | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ArbitrationAdjunct Professor | Online Arbitration Course | 2007 |
| Adjunct Professor | ADR Processes | 2002 |
| Entertainment Business Affairs-Professor | Entertainment Practices | N/A |
Celia Cho, Entertainment Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Dixon has a wealth of knowledge. He is sharp and a real asset for any client.
Bertram Husband, Intellectual property Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dixon Dern is a deservedly respected leader in our legal community. His strengths are in television, film and also the corporate aspects of the entertainment business. He has served as counsel to significant animation production companies. He has also given of his time and wisdom to the public through bar association activities, such as his service as President of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and as Counsel to the Television Academy as well as through teaching and mentoring his fellow lawyers. He is also a fair-minded, thoughtful and conscientious arbitrator.