Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law - Theater

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

Madison Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Madison, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Walter F. Metzinger III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment and Sports Law and Litigation - Securities. Walter F., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walter F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Matthew Pangle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law. Matthew, 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 Matthew 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.

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.