Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment and Sports Law
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Jordyn Milewski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Jordyn, 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 Jordyn 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...
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.
Marlique Plaisime-Tillman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Marlique, 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 Marlique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arsenio Mims is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Entertainment and Sports Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Arsenio, who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arsenio 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.
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.
Aaron Deitsch is an associate in the Entertainment Group, where he works on transactional matters across the television, film, documentary, and podcast industries. Mr. Deitsch’s practice includes a wide variety of entertainment projects, from independent films recognized at Sundance Film Festival to reality television competition programs. He has extensive experience negotiating and drafting contracts related to each stage of productions, such as development attachment agreements, produ...
Paolo De Jesus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. Paolo, 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 Paolo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew F. Bruno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Entertainment and Sports Law. Matthew F., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Elizabeth B. Moore advises clients across the full spectrum of entertainment, media, and technology, with a focus on helping creators, investors, and companies structure, protect, and scale their businesses. Her work spans music, film, television, publishing, gaming, esports, social media, and emerging digital platforms. Beth regularly counsels clients on entity formation, corporate governance, investment strategy, commercial transactions, and complex contract negotiations. She also manages s...
With a background in music as a professional film composer, Alex has a unique perspective on creatives’ work, lifestyle, and legal needs. As an attorney, Alex aims to empower creatives to gain deeper understanding and greater control over the business life of their works. Alex is an attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson in the Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property and Business & Corporate Law groups. Alex advises businesses of all sizes in a variety of industries including filmmaker...
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.
Pooneh Aminian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Pooneh, 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 Pooneh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kevin Milewski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Kevin, 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 Kevin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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