Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment and Sports Law
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Garrett Hutchinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Garrett, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garrett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam P. Unger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Adam P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Alexandra Perloff-Giles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Alexandra, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Darbie Tamsett is a transactional attorney who practices in the areas of corporate, real estate, and entertainment law. Darbie focuses her practice on issues faced by corporate clients, closely held businesses, investors, and high-net-worth individuals, in acquisitions, dispositions, and transactions. Darbie’s experience includes the general representation of start-up and existing companies, stock, real estate and asset acquisitions and dispositions, exploitation and protection of intel...
Andrew Richman supports all aspects of entertainment, media, sports, advertising and technology transactions, and provides advice on intellectual property (IP) issues. His creative approaches help clients confidently pursue partnership opportunities that generate innovative campaigns, materials and activations. With a business-focused approach, Andrew assists advertising and marketing agencies, sports agencies, production companies, esports apps, brands, individual talent and creators in brin...
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.
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.
Brittany Berckes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Brittany, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott Oranburg represents actors, writers, musicians, directors, producers, production companies, independent studios, and financiers across the full spectrum of transactional entertainment matters. Mr. Oranburg has experience handling complex licenses and acquisitions of content by studios, independent producers, international brands, technology companies, and over-the-top networks, with his diverse practice touching virtually every segment of the entertainment industry. Having previously wo...
Abigail Everdell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Abigail, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
I am an accomplished Intellectual Property attorney with a strong focus on patent and trademark law. Based in Chicago, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to a wide range of clients. My experience includes prosecuting trademark and patent applications, offering strategic branding and technology counsel for various business transactions, and representing clients in real estate and contract disputes. As a versatile legal professional, I have also contributed to the fie...
Sandra Bignone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Sandra, 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 Sandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Connor Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. Connor, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Connor 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 ...
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...
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