KENNETH HERTZ is a Senior Partner in the Los Angeles law firm of Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP. Ken and his partners specialize in representing talent and new media companies in the sports and entertainment industries. The firm's clients include Will Smith, Gwen Stefani, Calvin Harris, Idris Elba, The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, Sir Ken Robinson, Keith Richards, Herbie Hancock, Jason Mraz, David Blaine, Shaun White, Jamie Oliver, and Annie Leibovitz.

Plenty of professionals are all about “don’ts.” They don’t work on weekends, they don’t take the hard cases, they don’t get too personal. I’m all about “do.” I do make myself available when you need me, I do want to establish personal rapport, I do know what it’s like to work in the entertainment industry and have to go to battle for what I was owed. I’m able to obtain fantastic results because I know that world inside and out. I fight with all I’ve got, no matter who I’m up against. It takes a lot of “do” to protect your dreams in areas like: Copyright issues, including registration...

Since 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman has delivered comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature and other creative and performing arts.

Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman LLP is a leading Century City based entertainment law firm. HWHM+F handles all types of domestic and international entertainment, media and music transactions.

Fayer Gipson LLP is a full-service entertainment, intellectual property and business law firm located in the heart of Century City. We specialize in copyright, trademark, entertainment and business transactions and litigation. We represent clients in a wide array of business enterprises, including all aspects of finance, film, television, music, new media, fashion, content production and distribution.

At Reed Smith, we believe that the practice of law has the power to drive progress. We know your time is valuable and your matters are important. We are focused on outcomes, are highly collaborative, and have deep industry insight that, when coupled with our local market knowledge, allows us to anticipate and address your needs. You deserve purposeful, highly engaged client service that drives progress for your business.

ICM Partners is dedicated solely to the representation of artists, content creators, authors, artisans and journalists. Many of the biggest hits in motion pictures, television, music, and publishing were created on the page, on the stage, in front of, and behind the camera by the agency’s clients. The company has the expertise of a legacy agency, with decades in the business, coupled with the entrepreneurial spirit of its agent owners who bought the company in 2012, and operate it with its client’s best interests at the forefront of everything they do. The firm has offices in New York, Los...

Above the Line Agency represents writers, directors and hyphenate actors. We work primarily in motion pictures, and provide services in television, books, and other media.

Formed in 1898, William Morris Agency is the longest-running talent agency. In 2009, WMA merged with Endeavor to become one of the leading entertainment and media companies with an unparalleled list of artists and content creators. In 2014, WME acquired IMG, the global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, forming WME | IMG.

With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh maintains twelve full-service departments: Talent, Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital, Branding, Commercial Production and Commercial Endorsements. The agency’s roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors and production talent in film, television, new media, branded content, and stage. For over seven decades, Gersh has remained one of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry.

Founded by former MCA executives David Baumgarten, Roger Vorce and Harvey Litwin, APA is one of the largest diversified talent agencies in Los Angeles with offices in Beverly Hills, Nashville, New York, Atlanta and London.

Donaldson & Cailiff is a law firm that specializes in representing independent producers of film, television and web-based content. The D+C team focus not only on financing, production, and distribution, but are renowned for their clearance and intellectual property work, especially in the area of fair use. With his 35-plus years as an entertainment attorney, Michael has established himself as a pioneer in the independent film and live theatre communities. Joining forces with Lisa and building a team of professionals who share Michael's passion for entertainment and the law, D+C has...