Divya Shahani

Partner
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P: 437-890-9306
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  • Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2013
  • J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2012
  • B.A. (Honours), McGill University, 2009
 Overview

Divya is a partner in the entertainment, media and sports law group, and practices entertainment, corporate, commercial, financial services and intellectual property law. Divya represents film, television and commercial producers, institutional lenders, private financiers, distributors, media and technology start-ups, influencers, content creators, talent, athletes, music artists, talent agencies, management companies, hospitality groups and live entertainment companies.

Divya has been a practicing entertainment lawyer since 2014. She has also executive produced various productions, and accordingly, her legal advice to her entertainment clients is informed by industry knowledge, business strategy and pragmatism. Prior to joining Blaney McMurtry, Divya practiced at a full-service Bay Street firm and prominent entertainment boutique firm. Divya is bilingual and practices law in English and French. Divya is particularly passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry and has sat on various boards and advisory committees. Outside of work, you can find Divya learning Spanish and Italian, watching movies or playing tennis.

 Education
  • J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2012
  • B.A. (Honours), McGill University, 2009
 Practice Areas  Called to the Bar
  • Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2013
 Assistant
 Recognition

Recognition

 Memberships

Memberships

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
  • Women in Film and Television
 Community

Community

  • Governance Committee Member, Canadian Paralympic Committee
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