Entertainment Law Professionals to Know 2025

Clinton Ford Billups Jr. is an entertainment expert consultant and witness who based on his 50-plus years of experience and specialized knowledge in the entertainment industry advises entertainment industry professionals and their attorneys by evaluating cases, providing expert affidavits, opinions, reports, and depositions, and testifying in administrative or arbitration hearings and in court on entertainment trade customs, usage and practices related to artists, personal managers, talent agents, and others engaged in entertainment, media and the performing arts. Mr. Billupswas elected in 1988 to membership in the National Conference of Personal Managers Inc. (NCOPM), the nation's oldest trade association committed to the advancement of personal managers and their clients. He has served as NCOPM National President since 2002.

I am a lawyer from Long Island NY who has been practicing since 2003 with expertise in NY no-fault, personal injury, and employment discrimination.

With over 15 years of experience as an Internet Entrepreneur and a law degree and license, I bring a unique combination of skills and knowledge to the online business space.

Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to affordably serve clients at scale via the subscription model and inspire attorneys to abandon the billable hour. He founded the law firm Subscription Attorney LLC after working for private practice law firms for nine years. His firm leverages automations and artificial intelligence to offer more accessible and reasonable prices like legal advice starting at $19.99/month and $49.99/page. Kerbis realized the subscription model could revolutionize the legal profession, so he launched the podcast Law Subscribed to help attorneys make the same choice. He also speaks and writes about how generative artificial intelligence is changing the way law is practiced. Kerbis has presented at ABA TECHSHOW, Stanford’s CodeX online community, several other online publications, and as a guest lecturer for law schools. Kerbis is a James I. Keane Award winner, recognizing innovative virtual law firms that serve the broad middle class, because he “has been a leader in using technology and subscription based pricing models to improve access to justice.” He’s been recognized by the American Bar Association as a Top 40 On the Rise leading lawyer in the Innovation category for “his commitment to making legal services more accessible while maintaining profitability.” Kerbis is a member of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System’s Above the Line Network for legal professionals committed to transforming the delivery of legal services for the underserved middle class. He placed third in the Individual category for the American Legal Technology Awards for those who make a positive difference in the world related to legal innovation. Kerbis often presents on the topic of ditching the billable hour for the subscription model using technology. His four CLE courses on Lawline have over 3,000 views averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars, with reviews like, “I like the idea [of] an alternative way for clients to afford lawyer services. I loved his enthusiasm and passion. I think he is onto something great for clients” and "Perhaps the most useful CLE I have ever taken.” Kerbis is a frequent public speaker, and the best place to connect with him is on LinkedIn.

Cinthia Chou-Chan is a Trial Attorney at Arash Law, committed to fighting for injured victims in personal injury and civil litigation cases. With hands-on experience in case management and a deep understanding of product liability, she works tirelessly to secure justice for her clients. A recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, she applies her expertise with precision and compassion. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she ensures non-English-speaking clients receive the legal representation they deserve. Dedicated to advocacy both in and out of the courtroom, Cinthia stands as a strong ally for those seeking justice.

Healthcare and business attorney licensed in California and Minnesota. I'm David ("DJ") Holt, a dedicated Healthcare Attorney and the founder of Holt Law - a boutique multi-state health law firm. I am the "surgeon" of attorneys - focusing on highly specific practice areas that I do very well. Coincidently, I also work with surgeons and medical doctors often! Also, I work well to team up with other attorneys who are the experts in their areas in order to serve as a one-stop-shop for my business-owner clients.

I help you grow your creative business, protect your creations, and build a strong foundation. I add ease to the legalese, so you can focus on what you do best - creating! Are you a creative business that's ready to inject a little ease into the legal aspects of your business? Then let's chat!

With over 20 years of experience in media, tech, and law, I represent artists and brands…

Mike is a senior wills and estates lawyer in British Columbia. He founded the firm Westcoast Wills & Estates in 2011. He regularly advises clients on estate planning and prepares Wills, Trusts, Representation Agreements and Powers of Attorney. He also advises and helps clients apply to court for probate orders. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC in 2002 prior to earning his Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie Law School in Halifax in 2006. A practicing lawyer, Mike is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association’s Wills & Trusts and Elder Law subsections. He has earned the TEP designation as a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP Canada). He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Vancouver. He is also a past board member of the Marineview Housing Society and sat on an advisory panel for the BC Cancer Agency. He regularly presents at continuing education courses and also frequently presents publicly on trusts and estate planning for financial institutions, charities and educational institutions around Vancouver. He has been interviewed and featured in numerous publications over the years.

Jeff Burr has been recognized as one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys in Southern Nevada and has been practicing for over 40 years. Through his years of community service and continual hard work, his personal client list contains many of the most prominent families in southern Nevada. Under Jeff's leadership, the firm has received the highest and most prestigious AV rating from Martindale Hubbell. Jeff's community involvement includes having been elected to the Clark County School Board and serving on boards such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, KLVX Planned Giving, St. Rose Dominican Foundation, Nevada State College, The Giving Tree, LDS Philanthropies and others. Jeff has been named by his peers as one of the top estate planning attorneys in Southern Nevada in every edition of Best Lawyers in America.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

As a seasoned marketing and sales professional with over 25 years of experience, I lead two successful companies that specialize in legal marketing: PM2 Digital, The Legal Marketing Company and LA Accident and Injury. My mission is to help law firms achieve optimal online visibility and reach in the competitive and dynamic legal industry.I have developed a comprehensive and data-driven approach that covers both traditional and digital platforms, from brand awareness and content creation to SEO/PPC and lead generation. I deliver results that boost ROI and case intake for my clients while also building long-term relationships and trust. My core competencies include social networking, new business development, and online marketing. I am passionate about helping law firms grow and succeed by leveraging the power of the Internet.

I have 31 years of combined legal and legal funding experience. Lawsuit Financial provides nationwide legal funding services with a common sense approach that levels the litigation playing field and assures that litigants have every opportunity to receive full case value with having to worry about pressing financial issues caused by their injuries or disabilities. Short Sale Legal Services provide common sense negotiation and mortgage resolution services by negotiating present value short sales with participating mortgage companies. This is a valuable service to those homeowners who are negatively effected by today's difficult economic climate. Specialties: 31 years legal and legal funding expertise.

Tracy Sanders Rucker, Esq., is a nationally recognized employment, education, and immigration law attorney, bestselling author, and continuing legal education (CLE) presenter. Founder of Natural Hair and the Law and the Attorney Tracy Sanders Foundation, she is a leading voice on hair texture discrimination, workplace culture, and post-DEI compliance in schools and businesses. Her work has been featured by ABC, MSNBC, TLC, Essence, Avvo, and the Los Angeles Sentinel, and she has spoken at Yale University, Arizona State University, Loyola Law School, Arizona State University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and other higher education institutions. She has authored bestsellers, including Natural Hair in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?, The CROWN Act Handbook, and Wearing Our Crowns — each recognized in national media and ranked #1 in key legal categories on Amazon Kindle. Her advocacy has earned honors from U.S. Congress members, Netflix, eBay, Benedict College Women’s Business Center, and the Los Angeles Lakers Women’s Business Awards. She also hosts the Legal Talk With Tracy Sanders podcast and earned degrees from Syracuse University College of Law, the University of South Carolina, and Cornell University’s Women’s Entrepreneurship program. See: https://smb.americanpress.com/article/Attorney-Tracy-Sanders-Launches-Insightful-New-Book-on-Hair-Texture-Discrimination-in-Workplaces-and-Schools?storyId=683ff0e944ed71000866c89f http://int.cerifilegaledge.com/program_guide/search_results.jsf?courseTopicType=1&provider=32008108&requireCourseNumber=false&accredStatus=%5B%5D&format=On+Demand.Live.Live+Conference https://lexvid.com/cle-speakers/tracy-sanders-rucker https://www.lawline.com/lawyer/tracy-sanders-rucker

I have 31 years of combined legal and legal funding experience. Lawsuit Financial provides nationwide legal funding services with a common sense approach that levels the litigation playing field and assures that litigants have every opportunity to receive full case value with having to worry about pressing financial issues caused by their injuries or disabilities. Short Sale Legal Services provide common sense negotiation and mortgage resolution services by negotiating present value short sales with participating mortgage companies. This is a valuable service to those homeowners who are negatively effected by today's difficult economic climate. Specialties: 31 years legal and legal funding expertise.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey I. Reisman is a full service criminal Defence practice. We serve our clients in Toronto and also the Greater Toronto Area. If you or a loved one has been arrested or is being questioned by law enforcement do not hesitate contacting Jeffrey I. Reisman for instant advice and aggressive Defence in protecting your rights!

I'm Loren Locke, a seasoned immigration attorney with a unique perspective shaped by my experience as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Prior to founding Locke Immigration Law, I served as a consular officer in Mexico, where I adjudicated over 12,000 nonimmigrant visa applications. This front-line experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities and real-world implications of immigration law. I provide clear, insightful analysis on key business immigration topics, including: - Visa Navigation: Expert breakdowns of complex visa categories like E-2, E-3, H-1B1, and L-1. - Green Card Processes: In-depth knowledge of labor certifications, corporate strategies, audit responses, and denial appeals. - Talent Acquisition & Global Mobility: Strategies for companies in growth sectors such as aviation, healthcare, and professional services, emphasizing the critical need for foreign talent. - Extraordinary Ability & High-Achievers: Guidance on O-1 visas, National Interest Waivers, and EB-1 qualifications for top-tier individuals. - Current Issues & Solutions: Timely insights on critical matters like the H-1B backlog and emergency options for laid-off foreign workers. My background includes partnership at a national labor and employment firm and experience in a high-volume international law practice. I excel at simplifying complex legal topics and providing context that enhances understanding beyond the headlines. I am fluent in Spanish and French. Prior press here: www.lockeimmigration.com/in-the-press

I started my career as a Wall Street lawyer. But at some point I realized it wasn’t for me. What I really wanted was to serve my own clients, call my own shots, and do it my way. Now I serve companies, entrepreneurs, and investors, primarily in the SMB space. My goal every day is to provide candid advice, with clear explanations, from a reliable source.So who do I represent?BarbersMouthwash producersMental health therapistsInfluencersSoftware companiesFine art galleriesMedical doctorsPaintersReal estate consultantsMarketing agenciesComediansTalent agentsAngel InvestorsTravel agentsHR ConsultantsForeign investors in US companiesWaste management companiesLaw firmsStartup employeesBusiness coachesLogistics providersLitigation consultantsAccounting firmsBakeriesDating appsCleaning servicesMusiciansRestaurant investorsWritersFinancial advisorsJournalistsAnd anyone else with a dollar and a dream!Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.