Derek Kaufman Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Derek Kaufman Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Derek Jay Kaufman is a Los Angeles-based attorney and media executive with an extensive background in corporate law and digital media operations. He currently serves as Deputy Head of Legal Affairs for TMZ, part of Fox Corporation, where he plays a central role in overseeing legal strategy across the company’s television programs, websites, and expanding multimedia ventures. His responsibilities include reviewing content for legal and reputational risks, negotiating complex licensing and advertising agreements, and advising on employment and business development matters. In addition to his legal duties, he leads the TMZ Audio Network, managing podcast development, production, and monetization, and has been directly involved in hosting and producing multiple shows. Kaufman has been with TMZ since 2013, progressing from Senior Counsel to a senior leadership role in 2020.
Before joining TMZ, Kaufman worked as an attorney at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, where he specialized in corporate restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and high-level financial transactions. His work included representing major clients such as Bank of America and Berkshire Hathaway, as well as advising creditor and equity committees in Chapter 11 cases. Academically, he holds a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where he was deeply involved in prestigious legal publications and leadership roles, including serving as an editor of the Yale Law Journal and president of the Yale Entertainment and Sports Law Association. He also earned a dual Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. In addition to his professional career, Kaufman has contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, teaching advanced courses in corporate reorganization. He has been an active member of the State Bar of California since July 7, 2006, and maintains an active license.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Derek Jay Kaufman |
| Location and Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States; associated address in Marina del Rey, California |
| Profession and Jobs | Attorney; Deputy Head of Legal Affairs for TMZ / Fox Corporation; Head of TMZ Audio Network; former Senior Counsel at TMZ; former Attorney at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American (Caucasian) |
| Education and School | Yale Law School (J.D.); Harvard University (B.A. in Economics and Environmental Science and Public Policy); Phi Beta Kappa |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Admitted to the State Bar of California on July 7, 2006; Active license (#243699); works extensively in media law, corporate restructuring, and digital content strategy; leads podcast network initiatives; former editor of Yale Law Journal and Yale Journal on Regulation; president of Yale Entertainment and Sports Law Association; Coker Fellow; contributor to The Harvard Crimson; contact includes phone 818-972-8499 and email De***********@tm*.com |
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Derek Kaufman Jeopardy Results
| Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Returning Champion Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Derek Kaufman Los Angeles, California Attorney Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Kate Brody Los Angeles, California Novelist Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |