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Paul Hastings LLP

Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly Talent

USA Guide 2026 : California


Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly Talent - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP is a full-service firm with an impressive entertainment practice and an enviable bench of experienced attorneys. It offers expertise in all aspects of content creation and exploitation and is especially well versed in entertainment finance. The firm possesses additional strength in talent representation.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings LLP represented Ryan Murphy on his upcoming show, The Shards, based on a Bret Easton Ellis novel.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is truly exceptional. The team possesses a rare combination of world-class legal expertise, impeccable client service and genuine integrity.

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  • The team excels at handling complex, high stakes matters.

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  • The team gives strategic, business-minded and solution-driven advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Erik Hyman
    Band 1Erik Hyman

    Erik Hyman

    Erik Hyman is a go-to lawyer for prominent directors, screenwriters, producers and other talent in the film and television industry.
    • Erik is a thoughtful and strategic lawyer.

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    • Erik is very adept at problem-solving and communicating.

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    • Erik is responsive, collaborative and understands the marketplace.

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    • Erik provides spot-on advice and has fantastic commercial awareness.

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  • Band 1Kenneth Deutsch
    Band 1Kenneth Deutsch

    Kenneth Deutsch

    Kenneth Deutsch remains a popular choice to represent media and entertainment companies in corporate and financing transactions.

    • Ken is an elite lawyer.

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  • Band 1Susan Zuckerman Williams
    Band 1Susan Zuckerman Williams

    Susan Zuckerman Williams

    Susan Zuckerman Williams is frequently sought out to represent investors in complex financing transactions involving film and television content.
    • Her expertise in film finance and entertainment transactions is unparalleled.

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    • Susan thinks very strategically and gives excellent guidance.

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    • Susan is a powerhouse in the debt world.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul Hastings LLP (3)

California

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    Susan Zuckerman Williams

    Media & Entertainment: Transactional

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    Erik Hyman

    Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly Talent

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