André Des Rochers is a partner at Grey Krauss LLP, a law firm based in Los Angeles with offices in New York City and London. The entertainment lawyer is an accomplished litigator who has obtained verdicts and settlements of more than $2 billion and has served as lead trial counsel on hundreds of cases.

A graduate of the University of Toronto, André Firmly believes that entrepreneurship is the best way to help create jobs and wealth throughout America while giving back to people who need it most. He provides legal services for entrepreneurs from all over the world and has successfully defended companies. Successful lawyer André Des Rochers is on the board of two venture capital funds.

In addition, he has raised more than $200 million in committed capital to invest in startups. He is a mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs with his investment management company, Des Rochers & Company, which has invested in over 20 different companies. Mr. Des Rochers serves on the Board of Directors for the Entrepreneur’s Organization, the StartupAmerica Partnership, and StartEngine.

Legal professional André Des Rochers is a tireless advocate for real estate and innovation. He has been a member of the California State Senate and served as a Member of the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2012. The lawyer represented the 52nd district, encompassing Santa Monica, West LA, and Beverly Hills (Deadline). 

Before being elected to public office, Mr. Des Rochers founded two companies, including The Marketing Factory, a national ad agency that sent investors 3 billion dollars in revenues. Public service was André Des Rochers’ next step in achieving his goal of building the best society possible. He was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as Commissioner of the U.S. Mexico Border Commerce and Competitiveness Council in 2009 and subsequently appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as Chairman of the BCCC in 2010.