Bertis Downs IV
Bertis Downs | |
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Downs discussing the future of the music industry at a summit in Georgetown University, 2010 | |
| Born | Bertis Edwin Downs IV July 13, 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Davidson College (BA), University of Georgia (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, manager for rock band R.E.M. |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | https://bertisdowns.com |
Bertis Edwin Downs IV (born July 13, 1956) is an American entertainment lawyer. He provides legal counsel (particularly for initial contracts) for the rock band R.E.M., later also assuming management duties after the departure of original manager Jefferson Holt. He is usually credited simply as the band's "Advisor".