Travis Davis
About Travis Davis
Travis Davis serves as Senior Counsel at Hearst, where he has worked since 2021, following a seven-year tenure as Counsel. He possesses extensive legal expertise in areas such as intellectual property and data privacy, and has a strong background in business and law.
Work at Hearst
Travis Davis has been serving as Senior Counsel at Hearst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on various legal matters pertinent to the media and information sectors. Prior to his current position, he worked as Counsel at Hearst from 2014 to 2021, accumulating seven years of experience within the organization. His tenure at Hearst has involved addressing a wide range of legal and business issues, including intellectual property and data privacy.
Education and Expertise
Travis Davis holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Accounting from the University of Washington, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School, completing his studies there from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he attended Fordham University School of Law for one year. Davis also studied at the Hearst Management Institute from 2019 to 2020, enhancing his understanding of management principles.
Background
Travis Davis began his professional career as an Auditor and CPA at Moss Adams LLP from 2003 to 2005 in Portland, Oregon. He then transitioned to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he worked as a Corporate Associate for six years, both in New York and London. His diverse background in both auditing and corporate law has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of legal and business matters.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Travis Davis has developed a strong expertise in negotiating and executing strategic and commercial transactions, particularly for media, information, and technology businesses. He is recognized for his agile thinking, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills, which have been instrumental in his legal practice. His commitment to self-awareness and continuous process improvement reflects his professional values.