Heather Anderson Bio, Career, Age, Net worth, Husband, ESPN

Heather Anderson joined ESPN from The Walt Disney Company, where she started in 2013 as associate principal counsel specializing in digital media, products, and technology. She progressed to becoming vice president and assistant chief counsel, leading a team that provided support for various products such as mobile apps, websites, video games, and virtual reality experiences. Her role involved assisting the DMED Technology teams in areas such as consumer experiences, platforms, design, studio technology, and studio operations.

Anderson was responsible for overseeing 150 digital products, including apps and websites for ABC, ABC News, ESPN, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, DisneyNow, Disney.com, Starwars.com, Disney+, and Hulu. Additionally, she served as a Disney TV and short-form production attorney.

During her time at Disney, Anderson played an active role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She co-founded, served as Chair Emeritus, and advised the Black Business and Employee Resource Group on Disney’s Glendale campus, which had approximately 500 members. Anderson was also a founding member and former steering committee member of the Disney Lawyers of Color (DLOC).

She temporarily served as the Executive Sponsor of CARE (TWDC’s Christian Employee Resource Group) and was a founding member of WILD (Women in the Legal Department). She also acted as an executive advisor to Women@Disney and participated in Mas+ (the Hispanic Business and Employee Resource Group in Glendale). Anderson holds positions on the Television Academy’s Diversity Council and the Council On Access and Fairness (COAF) for the State Bar of California.

Heather Anderson Career

Anderson began her legal career as a litigator at Thelen Reid & Priest LLP. Prior to Disney, Anderson worked as an attorney in the Business and Legal Affairs department of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, where she handled significant recording, production, and license agreements for renowned artists.

Interscope

Before joining Interscope, she served as a senior counsel in the Intellectual Property department at Fox, focusing on copyright and trademark matters for all Fox companies worldwide. Running parallel to her time at Fox, Anderson owned and operated Good Girl Entertainment, a music law practice, artist management firm, and independent record label. This venture stemmed from her personal experience as an aspiring singer and rapper during her school years.

Education

She earned dual bachelor of arts degrees in political science and ethnic studies from the University of California at Berkeley. Furthermore, she completed her law degree with a concentration in Intellectual Property and Entertainment law at the UCLA School of Law.

Heather Anderson Age

Anderson has not clearly stated her age or even date of birth. She seems to be very private when it comes to the matter personal information, she very secretive and this is the reason why there is less information regarding her personal life.