Best Lawyers in California, United States for Sports Law
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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.
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 ...
Farrah Vazquez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Farrah, 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 Farrah 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...
April Hua is an associate in the Entertainment practice group. She counsels clients on various transactional matters in the film and television, influencer, music, live entertainment, and advertising spaces. My focus I focus on transactional matters for entertainment industry clients, including actors, musicians, talent management companies, brands, startups, and influencers. In my current role, I leverage my background as an entertainment and intellectual property litigator, helping clients ...
Vera Serova is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law. Vera, 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 Vera 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...
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.
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...
Dionne Gordon is counsel to the Entertainment group and has a range of experience in entertainment transactions and production. She specializes in unscripted television, entertainment news, talk shows and live productions for both broadcast and cable television. Ms. Gordon is recognized in Variety ’s 2023 Legal Impact Report for her work in Entertainment law. Additionally, The Legal 500 lists her as a “Key Lawyer” in Media & Entertainment for 2023 and Best Lawyers in Ame...
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.
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