Adam Levin

John T. Frankenheimer's practice is centered in the entertainment and media industries, with emphasis on both institutional and talent clients. This includes advising on the acquisition, sale and restructuring of companies, including financing, valuation, securitization and due diligence issues, as well as representing companies, artists and executives in all aspects of the music industry, including all forms of talent contracts, distribution, licensing, technology-related issues, publishing,...

Susan Welde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Susan practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Susan Welde since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan Welde is held by other lawyers.

Roee Kaufman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Roee practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Roee Kaufman since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Roee Kaufman is held by other lawyers.

ROBERT C. EROEN is a partner at Hill, Farrer & Burill, LLP in downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Eroen has practiced primarily in the field of trust, estates and probate for over 25 years, and has been certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law since 2003. Mr. Eroen’s practice focuses primarily on litigation, including trust and will contests, fiduciary breaches and removal, and the increasingly important area...

Steven M. Goldsobel is a former federal prosecutor and the founder of the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel, based in Los Angeles, California. He previously served as a partner in the White Collar Crime Practice Group and Trial Department of the international law firm McDermott, Will & Emery. His background as a federal prosecutor provides valuable insight when counseling and representing individuals and organizations facing criminal investigations, indictments, and related enforcement acti...

Over more than 35 years of practice, David Halberstadter, the firm's deputy general counsel, has established a reputation among leading entertainment companies as a no-nonsense advisor and talented litigator. When other options fail, he aggressively pursues and defends lawsuits, with a focus on intellectual property-related disputes. Across all his work, clients value David's clear thinking, strategic wisdom and practical business sense. David represents motion picture studios, production com...

A nationally recognized dealmaker, Eva serves as a strategic advisor to some of the most active private equity funds in the country. Clients turn to Eva for her business acumen, commercial advice, and sophisticated knowledge of the latest innovations and current market practices and trends. With over 30 years of experience, Eva has successfully negotiated on behalf of U.S. and global public and private companies, boards of directors, and private equity funds involving their most significant t...

Luke Nicholas Eaton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Luke Nicholas practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Luke Nicholas Eaton since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Luke Nicholas Eaton is held by other lawyers.

Michael L. Matkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael L. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael L. Matkins since 1987. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael L. Matkins is held by other lawyers.

Shahzad Malik is a partner within Nixon Peabody’s Corporate & Finance practice group and a member of our Tax team. He concentrates on tax issues for mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments and fund formation matters as well as tax controversy issues. My focus Corporate and Transactional Tax Issues I have extensive experience advising corporate clients on tax matters relating to mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation and cross-border transactions....