Nyanza Shaw

Founder & Principal Attorney
Shaw Esquire

Nyanza Shaw, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney of Shaw Esquire. Previously, Shaw held a senior role at Fremantle, where she oversaw deal-making for U.S. scripted series, business strategy, IP acquisition and production financing. With over 25 years of experience, she now provides strategic counsel to creatives, entrepreneurs and brands on complex deals and sustainable business growth. A renowned industry leader, Shaw is a member of the Recording and Television academies and serves on the boards of Step Up Women’s Network and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. She is also a past president of the John M. Langston Bar Association. Shaw earned a B.A. from Mills College and a J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.