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Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group. Mr. Williams’ clients include major television and motion picture actors, leading fashion designers, top models, fashion show production companies, photographers and executives in the entertainment and fashion industries. Mr. Williams represents actors in the negotiation of deals to perform in film, television, theater and other media. He also works to assist client...
David Greenspan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Sports Law. David practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David Greenspan since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Greenspan is held by other lawyers.
Irwin A. Kishner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Sports Law. Irwin A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Irwin A. Kishner since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Irwin A. Kishner is held by other lawyers.
Anthony J. Dreyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Sports Law. Anthony J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony J. Dreyer since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony J. Dreyer is held by other lawyers.
Elise M. Bloom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Sports Law. Elise M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elise M. Bloom since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elise M. Bloom is held by other lawyers.
Samuel M. Bayard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Media Law. Samuel M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel M. Bayard since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samuel M. Bayard is held by other lawyers.
Lisa A. Alter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Entertainment Law - Music. Lisa A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Alter since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lisa A. Alter is held by other lawyers.
Marc Chamlin is known for working across multiple legal and business disciplines in the media and digital industries, representing television, film and digital media companies, as well as actors, directors, writers, book authors and other high-level talent in the full spectrum of transactional entertainment matters. Marc’s practice includes structuring and negotiating complex investments, joint ventures, and corporate and licensing transactions for iconic media personalities, legacy lit...
James M. Kendrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Entertainment Law - Music. James M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Kendrick since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James M. Kendrick is held by other lawyers.
Monika Tashman is a Manatt Entertainment partner in the firm’s New York City office. With a broad-based practice spanning over 25 years in the music and entertainment industries, she advises and provides creative, pragmatic solutions for clients at the intersection of entertainment and innovation—from independent artists and record labels to new media entrepreneurs and emerging technology companies—aiming to strategically expand and transform their organizations, business mo...
Brian G. Murphy counsels advertising agencies, advertisers, and entertainment companies as they develop and produce advertising and entertainment properties across all media. Mr. Murphy has been named the 2018 and 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Advertising Law by Best Lawyers in America. His practice focuses on copyright, trademark , right of publicity/right of privacy, false advertising, unfair competition, and defamation. Mr. Murphy negotiates and structures celebrity talent agreements, agen...
Nicoleas Mayne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Entertainment and Sports Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicoleas practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Nicoleas Mayne since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recogniti...
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