Andrew Baum, co-chair of the litigation department at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP, represents high-profile entertainment clients in complex commercial disputes. Recent matters include defending Ryan Seacrest and Seacrest Productions against claims of idea theft involving major Hollywood films, including Argo, Batman v. Superman, and The Bourne Identity. Baum also advises leading entertainment executives and management firms, navigating sensitive disputes and high-stakes intellectual property claims.

Christopher Chatham at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP leads high-profile entertainment deals across media, licensing, and consumer ventures. Recent matters include brokering Logan Paul’s Max reality series Paul American, managing his Prime beverage brand and podcast expansions, and launching LUNCHLY in collaboration with major influencers. Chatham also structured deals for Alan Chikin Chow’s content and label partnership with HYBE America, and secured Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen exclusive launch with Walmart.

Bonnie Eskenazi at Greenberg Glusker LLP focuses on litigation in media and entertainment, representing talent, estates, and production companies. Her recent work includes defending sports agencies in database and client disputes, managing international IP and harassment issues, and protecting creative rights in complex franchise cases. Eskenazi also provides transactional support, including licensing and contract negotiations, serving as outside general counsel for estates and projects.

Philip Kelly at Kendall Brill & Kelly represents leading studios, talent agencies, and tech companies in high-profile media and entertainment disputes. His recent work includes defending Creative Artists Agency in a breach-of-fiduciary suit – securing summary adjudication in CAA’s favor – and representing Paramount Global in a $500m+ litigation against Warner Bros. HBO Max over streaming rights for South Park.

Karin Pagnanelli, chair of the Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP entertainment & IP litigation and video game practice, represents major video game and entertainment companies in high-stakes litigation and complex coordinated actions. She handles disputes involving intellectual property, game mechanics, and emerging legal issues, while also advising clients on regulatory and business challenges. Her recent work includes defending against nationwide claims, managing multi-jurisdictional matters, and shaping precedent in the rapidly evolving video game and entertainment sectors.

Michael Sherman, a transactional lawyer at Eisner LLP, advises top-tier media and entertainment clients on complex financing, production, and distribution matters. Standout work includes structuring Kevin Costner’s multi-part film Horizon: An American Saga, negotiating high seven-figure book and stage deals for Ben Shapiro, and managing corporate restructurings for entertainment holdings aimed at public offerings. Sherman acts as outside counsel for a range of talent, producers, and companies, navigating domestic and international financing, production, and intellectual property arrangements.

Douglas Stone, chair of entertainment at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP, represents top-tier talent and their production companies in high-profile entertainment deals. Recent matters include negotiating Joe Eszterhas’s reported $4m deal with Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists for a Basic Instinct reboot and handling British actor Sam Claflin’s role in Warner Bros.’ upcoming action thriller F.A.S.T.. Stone often acts as outside general counsel, advising actors, producers, and writers on complex transactions and long-term strategic engagements.

Inge De Bruyn at Modo Law P.C. combines litigation and transactional expertise in media and entertainment, supporting both US talent and European creative companies entering the US market. With a career spanning artist management and high-profile litigation, she has recently handled complex copyright disputes, including settlements involving Nirvana and Marc Jacobs, and breach-of-contract litigation for a bankruptcy trustee against James Franco. De Bruyn also provides ongoing general counsel support, navigating cross-jurisdictional matters across the US, UK, and Europe.

Matthew Dysart, co-chair of the creator practice at Greenberg Glusker LLP, specializes in transactional media and entertainment law, serving as outside counsel to high-profile clients such as HYBE and global artists. His work spans podcast and digital content deals, television and music productions, M&A transactions, joint ventures, and AI licensing. Dysart acts as lead dealmaker and advisor, structuring high-value partnerships and content initiatives worldwide while providing ongoing counsel to creators, studios, and emerging media companies.

Bill Hochberg at Raines Feldman Littrell LLP specializes in music and media law. His practice focuses on transactional work, including catalog sales, copyright terminations, and deal-making for high-profile clients. He advises both emerging and established artists, talent agencies, and tech companies, providing ongoing counsel and coordinating cross-border matters across the US, UK, Latin America, and Asia.

James Molen at Greenberg Glusker LLP represents high-profile clients across entertainment, sports, fashion, and technology. His practice focuses on complex litigation, including a $33m SIM swap recovery against T-Mobile and ongoing disputes involving a major sports management firm. Molen also secured the dismissal of a $15m fashion brand lawsuit on behalf of designer Peter Dundas.

Jesse Saivar at Greenberg Glusker LLP specializes in transactional and IP matters in media and entertainment, focusing on digital content and technology-driven platforms. He serves as outside counsel to leading global digital media companies and brands, managing licensing, content exploitation, and complex platform agreements.

Steven Stein at Greenberg Glusker LLP specializes in defamation and copyright litigation, representing media companies, high-profile brands, and AI firms. He serves as lead counsel on complex, high-value cases exceeding $100m in claims while also providing outside general counsel support. Stein’s practice includes clients such as Barstool and Authentic Brand Group, balancing national litigation with transactional and advisory work.

Devin McRae, a founding partner at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP, represents talent, including writers, actors, and agencies, in transactional and pre-litigation matters. McRae also provides ongoing advisory support, guiding clients through talent management, production, and entertainment law.

Stephen Strauss, co-chair of the entertainment industry group at Buchalter, represents talent, celebrities, and creative professionals. His work emphasizes transactional matters, including trademark and branding, and advising independent comic book creators on building and protecting global IP portfolios and developing new comic universes. Strauss also serves major acting unions on intellectual property and AI-related issues, reviews agreements, and provides ongoing counsel to clients, supporting both talent and production companies.