He is the cofounder and inaugural Executive Director of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) and currently serves on the Advisory Board. He also serves on the Rhythm and Blues Foundation’s board of directors and is the Chairman Emeritus. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Minter held top positions at Fairchild Industries, and leading firms Burns, Jackson, Miller, Summit & Jacoby and Barnes, Wood, Williams & Rafalsky. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Cornell Law School.