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.
Lawyer Profile
Daniel H. Black
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Recognized Since:2009
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Recognized in:Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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Law School:New York University
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Website:
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Languages:French
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Location:1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900Los Angeles, CA 90067
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- New York University, AB, graduated 1973
Bar Admissions:
- California, The State Bar of California
- New York, New York State Bar Association
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
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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
Attorney Client Comments
"Dan Black is premiere among his peers in civility, responsiveness, and transactional excellence. His representation of his client is paramount and his experience in and knowledge of the motion picture and television industry makes him the ideal counsel for clients in this industry."
"Dan Black from GT is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the opportunity to work with, and I've worked with plenty. For someone who works in the entertainment industry but whose company is based outside of Los Angeles, I find it can be really tough to keep abreast of what's going on and what's important. Dan cuts through the chaff and gives me only what I need to know, when I need to know it. Dan knows the new media issues for linear entertainment and also the linear entertainment issues for new media, making him a great crossover lawyer when you want a one-stop shop. He's amazingly friendly to deal with and respectful of my time, which is also great."
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Areas of Concentration
- Entertainment
- Business
- Technology, media and telecommunications
