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A few years ago, when Debbie Allen and her sister set out to turn a dance studio into something bigger, one of the first calls they made was to Michael Frisby. It wasn’t a legal call, not exactly — it was a request for help building something that mattered to them. Frisby said yes, and […]

Fremantle has established itself as a global leader in unscripted television and premium documentaries, producing flagship series such as American Idol and Deadliest Catch under Original Productions, along with acclaimed documentaries including Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story and Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror under Original Productions for Netflix. Pairing creative ambition with operational excellence, […]

Sofya Nadgorny has built a career defined by structure, adaptability, and a willingness to step into ambiguity and turn it into something functional and lasting. As Vice President and Senior Trademark and Domain Counsel at Warner Music Group, she operates at the intersection of intellectual property law and a fast-moving creative industry, translating legal principles […]

Leslie Holland did not set out to become a lawyer. Her unconventional career path has shaped one of the most distinctive legal careers in live entertainment. As senior vice president of legal affairs for media and sponsorship at Live Nation, she occupies a role that blends dealmaking, risk management, creativity, and human judgment in an […]

Armando Martinez Benitez has spent a quarter century with one of the most influential media organizations in the Spanish-speaking world, and the last several years at the center of one of the most closely watched media mergers in recent years. As executive vice president and co-general counsel of TelevisaUnivision, Martinez occupies a role at the […]

When Jeffrey Freedman walked onto the set of a major action movie in the mid-1990s with a contract in hand, he knew he had arrived. One of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars hadn’t yet signed his deal when filming began, and it was Freedman’s job—then a young attorney at Paramount Pictures—to make it “official..” That was […]

Just as Superman and Batman tirelessly defend the citizens of their cities, David Modzeleski, senior vice president and head of global IP at Warner Bros. Discovery, safeguards the company’s invaluable creations, ensuring the legacy of iconic characters and stories remains secure. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global entertainment giant home to some of the […]

TelevisaUnivision is a global leader in content creation, entertainment, and communication, driving the industry forward with a bold and innovative approach. The company navigates complex challenges in a competitive and rapidly evolving market, including adapting to the streaming boom, forming strategic alliances, and producing compelling content that resonates across generational and cultural divides. As IP […]

TelevisaUnivision is a leader in content production, transmission, and sales for the Spanish-speaking market, with a dominant presence in Mexico and the U.S. The company’s primary platform, VIX, serves as its main content distribution method, propelling its mission to strengthen its global presence and expand its influence in Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. This strategic mission requires […]

To be a good lawyer for Apple, one doesn’t have to be a tech wizard, and to be a good lawyer for the National Football League, one doesn’t have to be a football fanatic. To be a good lawyer for a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company like Paramount Global, one doesn’t need to […]