The Lawyer redefining culture, creativity and ownweship

When law meets pop culture, there’s only one name that rings out with authority, brilliance, and unapologetic energy Desireé Talley, Esq. From Vallejo, CA, this powerhouse legal mind has made it her mission to not only interpret the culture but protect it.

Smart, stylish, and strategic, Desireé is the definition of a modern-day mogul in motion blending street smarts with legal prowess to drop gems that resonate with artists, creators, and industry execs alike. Whether she’s drafting contracts, advising clients, or delivering legal hot takes on major platforms like BET.com, MadameNoire, Atlanta Black Star, and xoNecole, Desireé brings clarity, confidence, and cultural insight to every room she steps into.

She’s not just behind the scenes she’s front and center with a mic and a mission. As the founder and host of the PopLaw Podcast, Desireé breaks down celebrity legal drama with style, humor, and intelligence. It’s not gossip it’s game. And it’s all about helping Black creatives understand the power of ownership and protection in an industry that often profits from their genius.

With a résumé that reads like a media mogul’s dream from Viacom, Pandora, and Bustle Digital Group to now serving as the Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at REVOLT Media & TV Desireé’s journey is proof that brilliance and boldness can coexist. She’s been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer by the National Black Lawyers Association and celebrated for her fierce representation of creatives at the I Am African & I Can Awards.

But this is only the beginning. Desireé Talley is taking her talents from legal strategy to the main stage, speaking at CultureCon, collaborating with General Assembly x Sofar Sounds, and redefining what it looks like to be both a legal expert and a cultural commentator.

A proud graduate of Hampton University, St. John’s University School of Law, and NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, Desireé is here to educate, empower, and elevate showing Black creatives that they don’t just deserve a seat at the table… they can own the whole damn building.

Desireé Talley, Esq. your favorite lawyer’s favorite lawyer, where pop culture meets legal power.