Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law - Music
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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...
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...
Stephanie Verdoia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Stephanie, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ava Badie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, 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 geograph...
Jermaine A. Brookshire, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Jermaine, 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 Jermaine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jermaine is an associate in Herrick’s Corporate Department and a member of the firm’s S...
Sydney Drake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Sydney, who practices law in Augusta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sydney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ben Moskowitz is counsel to the Entertainment Group, where he works on transactional matters across television, film, podcasts, and streaming content. Variety includes him on their list of Hollywood’s New Leaders in 2023 and The Legal 500 lists him as a “Rising Star” and “Key Lawyer” in Media and Entertainment for 2023 and 2024. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 "Ones to Watch" edition for Entertainment Law. Mr. Moskowitz represents a cross ...
Katherine Eissenstat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Katherine, 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 Katherine 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.
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.
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...
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