Best Lawyers in America for Sports Law
Andrew Richman supports all aspects of entertainment, media, sports, advertising and technology transactions, and provides advice on intellectual property (IP) issues. His creative approaches help clients confidently pursue partnership opportunities that generate innovative campaigns, materials and activations. With a business-focused approach, Andrew assists advertising and marketing agencies, sports agencies, production companies, esports apps, brands, individual talent and creators in brin...
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 ...
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...
Dorian Slater Thomas practices in the firm’s Interactive Entertainment Group and Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group, where he handles a wide range of transactional work for prominent agencies, brands, platforms, developers, publishers, and individual creative talent. The National Law Journal ’s 2022 Trailblazers list included him for Sports/Gaming/Entertainment Law and Variety included him as an “Up Next” honoree in their 2022 Legal Impact Report. The ...
Jared Brenner is a Senior Counsel of the Firm. Jared advises technology companies and their investors at all stages of growth, on matters including venture capital financings, complex licensing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, employee compensation, and securities law compliance. He has routinely served as outside general counsel for startups in a variety of industries, including media, education, life sciences, and finance. He also regularly represents entertainm...
Joel Richert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment and Sports Law. Joel practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Joel Richert since 2026. 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 Joel Richert is held by other lawyers.
Cydney Freeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Cydney practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Cydney Freeman 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 recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cydney Freeman is held by other lawyers.
Graham Fenton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment and Sports Law. Graham practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Graham Fenton since 2026. 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 Graham Fenton is held by other lawyers.
April Hua is an associate in the Entertainment practice group. She counsels clients on various transactional matters in the film and television, influencer, music, live entertainment, and advertising spaces. My focus I focus on transactional matters for entertainment industry clients, including actors, musicians, talent management companies, brands, startups, and influencers. In my current role, I leverage my background as an entertainment and intellectual property litigator, helping clients ...
Amelia Garza-Mattia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law. Amelia practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Amelia Garza-Mattia since 2025. 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 Amelia Garza-Mattia is held by other lawyers.
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