Entertainment and Sports Law
Alec M. Rishwain
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 
Firm
Rish Law A Professional Corporation
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Alec Rishwain offers versatility to institutional and sophisticated clients seeking distinguished representation from an experienced complex commercial litigator. His track record includes handling multi-million dollar trade secret claims, representing high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, and prosecuting and defending against severe civil claims such as fraudulent business practices, unfair competition, and tortious interference. He has secured several early dismissals for his clients, while also obtaining six-figure resolutions on behalf of wronged individuals. Alec's proficiency spans all facets of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, encompassing law and motion practice, courtroom advocacy, deposition strategy, and trial work.
Firm
Rish Law A Professional Corporation
Overview
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona, 2024
- California, The State Bar of California, 2018
- San Diego Bar Association - Member
- Irish American Bar Association - Member
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Southern, Eastern, Central, and Northern U.S. District Courts of California
- California
- Arizona
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona, 2024
- California, The State Bar of California, 2018
- San Diego Bar Association - Member
- Irish American Bar Association - Member
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Southern, Eastern, Central, and Northern U.S. District Courts of California
- California
- Arizona
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
- Entertainment and Sports Law
Awards:
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Noteworthy Case Results
- Secured full dismissal of Plaintiff’s $4 million civil claims against prominent music artist following law and motion and oral argument in Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice on claims for breach of contract against corporate client through demurrer being sustained without leave to amend in California state court.
- Secured six-figure net settlement for individual for personal injuries in California state court.
- Secured full denial of motion for summary judgment on breach of contract and fraud claims on behalf of music artist following oral argument in California state court.
- Secured prompt removal of a lis pendens on a residential property, permitting pending sale of residential property to go through escrow.
- Secured Pacers stay on behalf of a high-profile individual following briefing and oral argument in California state court.
- Secured pre-answer victory for several defendants facing claims of professional negligence and constitutional violations in federal court.
- Successfully opposed motion to dismiss on behalf of entity bringing severe claims of trade secret misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duties in federal court.
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