Departures of note

Dixon Q. Dern was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. He moved to Los Angeles in the 1950s as television was emerging as a major force in American entertainment.

Throughout his decades-long career, Dern became one of Hollywood's most respected attorneys, representing major clients and pioneering innovative business structures that helped define modern entertainment law. His work influenced how television and film deals were structured across the industry.

Dern died on July 19, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy as one of the entertainment industry's most influential legal minds.