Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television

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...

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.

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.

Julia Ambros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Julia, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David A. Munkittrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. David A., 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 David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kike Aluko Wahutu is a member of the Entertainment & Media Practice at Greenberg Traurig. She focuses her practice on a diverse range of transactions within the entertainment industry with an emphasis on digital music licensing, music-related deals for film and television, and the representation of talent. She has experience drafting and negotiating digital content agreements with music licensors on behalf of clients with digital music/media services, music deals in connection with origin...

Emma Smizer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Emma, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma 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.

Ryan Hicks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Ryan, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexandra Badalamenti is an intellectual property attorney whose practice focuses on media and entertainment transactions. Alexandra represents artists, musicians, image creators, and innovators in production, fashion, music, and media. Alexandra counsels her clients on a variety of matters, including brand partnerships, commercial endorsements, music festivals, experiential activations, talent representation, licensing partnerships, and literary publishing.

Amara Lopez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law. Amara, 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 Amara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David C. Manella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. David C., 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 David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Celina Kirchner is Senior Counsel in the Firm's Business Litigation Practice group. Celina’s civil litigation practice focuses on all areas of business and commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on digital media, technology, internet, privacy, emerging companies, insurance, breach of contract, fraud, and complex business disputes. In her practice, Celina works closely with business professionals of all levels in order to develop practical strategies for resolving their disput...

Kaley Sokolowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. Kaley, 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 Kaley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Chuk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law. Stephen, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy Bickersteth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Amy, 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 Amy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.