Best Lawyers in California, United States for Entertainment and Sports Law
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Ian Brereton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Ian, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jared Brenner is a Senior Counsel of the Firm. Jared advises technology companies and their investors at all stages of growth, on matters including venture capital financings, complex licensing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, employee compensation, and securities law compliance. He has routinely served as outside general counsel for startups in a variety of industries, including media, education, life sciences, and finance. He also regularly represents entertainm...
Cydney Freeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Cydney, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cydney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stuart Downey is an associate in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's Century City office. He advises public and private companies, board of directors, special committees, private equity and venture capital firms, entertainers and celebrities in a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, minority investments, public and private capital raising transactions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and cros...
Anastasia Alen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Anastasia, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anastasia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Graham Fenton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Graham, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joel Richert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Joel, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tyler Downing represents clients in complex commercial litigation across a range of industries including media and entertainment, hospitality and technology. He litigates disputes for iconic LA brands, entertainment powerhouses, emerging companies, governments and individuals, and has experience managing all stages of litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, arbitration and trial preparation, and appeal. Tyler has handled matters involving contract disputes, trade secr...
Sarah Burns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Sarah, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jay Jimenez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Jay, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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The Process
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