Daniel H. Black is widely recognized for his ability to navigate easily on the cutting edge of media as well as the traditional entertainment business. Mr. Black has extensive experience in the television, motion picture and digital media arenas, having practiced law both in the major studio and law firm settings. He has served as lead counsel on numerous transactions with the major motion picture studios and television networks, in addition to major internet content producing, licensing and advertising entities. His clients include production and distribution, internet and video game companies as well as advertising agencies, showrunners and producers, along with on-air television and sports personalities. Mr. Black also possesses substantial experience representing internationally-based clients in their entertainment industry-related matters.
Daniel H. Black
Awarded Practice Areas
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Awarded Practice Areas
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Biography
Locations
Languages
- French
Education
- New York University, AB, graduated 1973
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Beverly Hills Bar Association - Member
- Board of Overseers, Emerson College - Chair
- California State Bar Association - Member
- Century City Bar Association - Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association - Member
- Motion Pictures, Television, Cable and Radio Division, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, American Bar Association - Co-Chair
- New York State Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Technology Law
Awards:
- "Dealmakers Report," Variety, 2009.
- The Legal 500 United States, 2009
- The Hollywood Reporter, "Power Lawyers: Top 100 Most Influential Entertainment Lawyers in America," 2007-2013
- Chambers USA Guide, National - Media & Entertainment, 2013
- "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" Award, Century City Bar Association, 2013
- Variety, "Legal Impact Report," 2013
- The International Who's Who of Sports & Entertainment Lawyers, 2013
- Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2011-2014
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Areas of Concentration
- Entertainment
- Business
- Technology, media and telecommunications
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