Downs discussing the future of the music industry at a summit in Georgetown University, 2010
Born
Bertis Edwin Downs IV
(1956-07-13) July 13, 1956 (age 67)
Nationality
American
Alma mater
Davidson College (BA), University of Georgia (JD)
Occupation(s)
Lawyer, manager for rock band R.E.M.
Years active
1981–present
Website
https://bertisdowns.com
Bertis Edwin Downs IV (born July 13, 1956) is an American entertainment lawyer. He provides legal counsel (particularly for initial contracts) for the rock band R.E.M.,[1] later also assuming management duties after the departure of original manager Jefferson Holt.[2] He is usually credited simply as the band's "Advisor".
^Gill, Andy (5 March 1991). "The Home Guard". Q Magazine. 55: 56–61.
^"Classic Profile: Athens attorney committed to living life with passion". Online Athens. 2002-07-09. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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