Best Lawyers in California, United States for Entertainment and Sports Law
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Contact UsAva Badie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ava, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ava is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Mackenzie B. Pearson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Mackenzie B., 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 Mackenzie B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adrineh Shakelian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Adrineh, 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 Adrineh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alex C. Spring is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Alex C., 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 Alex C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A native of L.A. and being a musician herself, Amanda really understands her clients’ needs. She is well-suited to advise and represent them in working to maintain their rights and to obtain the best possible outcomes in the course of various transactions. On a day-to-day basis, Amanda manages both clients’ needs and their related projects – taking care of the particulars from intake to closure on virtually all fronts. She helps her clients assess the risks and rewards of po...
Andrea Del-Carmen Gonzalez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Entertainment and Sports Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Andrea, 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 Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Drew H. Washington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Entertainment and Sports Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Drew H., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Drew H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William Craver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. William, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William 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...
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.
Paige Kaplan Randolph is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Paige Kaplan, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paige Kaplan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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