Venable recruits Taylor Swift attorney Doug Baldridge as a partner

Doug Baldridge returned to Venable as a partner in its commercial litigation practice in Washington, the firm announced Monday.

Baldridge represents major U.S. companies in the pharmaceutical, technology, consumer products and fuel industries, entertainers and celebrities, real estate developers, publishers, shareholders and other clients in high-stakes litigation, the firm said.

He has served as outside legal counsel to Taylor Swift and 13 Management since 2013, and most recently oversaw and advised Taylor Swift and her team on in-house legal matters.

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