The entertainment industry is an open book, but there are still some topics within its complex environment that are not directly transparent to the naked eye. Over the years, Jammy Kiggundu, a sports and entertainment lawyer, has earned international spotlight after handling some of the most popular lawsuits of the entertainment industry’s big-name personalities. Today, Jammy wants to share his knowledge and experience as a resource speaker and further strengthen his brand called Jammy K Speaks.
Jammy Kiggundu has received many accolades throughout his career. He is a nationally renowned recipient of the 2018 Lawyers of Distinction for Excellence in Sports & Entertainment Law. Jammy is also part of the National Black Lawyers 2018 Top 100 Lawyers and a recipient of the 2016 Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyers Award. Currently based in Houston, Texas, Jammy has done an excellent job building a nationwide name for himself in the field. He graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Furthermore, Jammy Kiggundu is a two-term Emeritus Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section of the Houston Bar Association. He is also a founding partner of Douglas & Kiggundu, PLLC, a Texas-based law firm offering multiple law services. Jammy has succeeded in the industry by firmly rooting himself in his simple yet profound belief, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.”
Since earning his license, Jammy Kiggundu has represented various clients involved in transactions within the entertainment industry, including network television, professional sports, record labels, movie studios, music artists and more. Jammy Kiggundu has also represented clients in various lawsuits that gained national attention and were thoroughly featured across different publications, including The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo! News.
Besides being a lawyer, Jammy Kiggundu is also a licensed NBA agent. He is currently working on several projects for his clients, such as tours, music tours, music festivals, television series, and film.
Outside of his work, Jammy Kiggundu is also a devoted social advocate. After traveling nationally and internationally, the lawyer has delivered keynote speeches in public forums, including those in town halls. His public service announcement has also been featured on American Airlines in-flight entertainment, TALK BUSINESS 360 TV channels, including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. Recently, Jammy landed the role of a spokesperson for various organizations, including Crime Stoppers of Houston. He is tasked to tackle issues of cyber safety and cyberbullying. Jammy advocated for those who don’t have the voice to speak for themselves.
In five years, Jammy Kiggundu aims to empower public personalities with legal knowledge on the use of social media. “I see myself becoming a conduit between social media, technology companies, and users who may not fully understand the risks, benefits, or legal implications that come along with the use of electronic communication devices,” said Jammy.
To learn more about Jammy Kiggundu, visit his website.
