Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law - Theater
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Michael Ling is an associate in the Interactive Entertainment Group. He is listed as a 2023 "Rising Star" in Interactive Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transactions by Super Lawyers magazine and was recognized in the 2025 edition of "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America . Michael represents and counsels many large technology, video game, and advertising businesses on a broad range of commercial and intellectual property matters. He has handled developer and publishi...
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...
Alexandra A. Holt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Alexandra A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Heidi R. Thole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Heidi R., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heidi R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alex C. Spring is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Alex C., 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 Alex C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Schleifer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Cydney Freeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Cydney, 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 Cydney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
Neha Vyas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Entertainment and Sports Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Neha, 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 Neha 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...
Pratik Parikh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Entertainment and Sports Law. Pratik, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pratik is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaclyn Felber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Jaclyn, 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 Jaclyn 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 - 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 geographic and legal practice area.
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