Grant Gilreath
About Grant Gilreath
Grant Gilreath serves as the Business & Legal Affairs Senior Counsel at Interpublic Group (IPG) in Hong Kong, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a JD from UCLA School of Law and has extensive experience in entertainment law, having previously worked with Sony Pictures and ran a private law practice in Los Angeles.
Work at Interpublic Group
Grant Gilreath has served as Business & Legal Affairs Senior Counsel at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2019. He operates remotely from Hong Kong, where he applies his expertise in business and legal affairs. His role involves overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Grant Gilreath holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where he focused on Entertainment and Business Law from 2009 to 2012. He also studied Global Studies: Global Economy and Politics at the University of Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he has pursued further studies in Intellectual Property Law at Tsinghua University and has been a Visiting Scholar at both Tsinghua University and Central Academy of Drama.
Background
Grant Gilreath has lived in Beijing and Shanghai for over five years, which has contributed to his fluency in Mandarin Chinese. His diverse experiences in both the United States and China have shaped his understanding of international business and legal practices. Prior to his current position, he worked in various legal roles, including as in-house Commercial Counsel for an American e-commerce company.
Professional Experience
Before joining IPG, Grant Gilreath held several notable positions. He worked as Corporate Counsel at Jewelry Television from 2015 to 2017 and ran a private law practice in Los Angeles specializing in film, television, and social media. He also gained experience as an intern in Business Affairs at Sony Pictures Television International Production in 2011 and served as Expo Personnel at HUBS1 in Shanghai in 2009.
Early Career
Grant Gilreath began his professional journey as a House Page for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2003, where he served for 11 months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This early experience provided him with insights into governmental processes and legislative affairs.