About

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard combines industry insight, technical fluency and commercial savvy to help clients thrive in the evolving digital landscape. We help media, entertainment and technology innovators grow, protect assets and navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.

We support clients in digital media, streaming, artificial intelligence, esports, gaming, fintech, digital health and emerging technologies, providing solutions that address real-world complexity, market disruption and global business needs.

Clients rely on us for clarity, efficiency and strategic guidance that stays ahead of industry changes. Our lawyers bring advanced technical backgrounds and deep industry expertise, quickly understanding new platforms and innovations. We translate these insights into actionable, business-focused legal strategies, including: 

  • Content, data and intellectual property licensing 
  • Technology transactions and SaaS agreements 
  • Media and entertainment law (television, film, streaming, talent and advertising) 
  • Esports and gaming industry matters 
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity 
  • Litigation and dispute resolution in intellectual property and technology 
  • Strategic transactions and joint ventures 

Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment: Transactional - California

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP offers broad entertainment expertise. The team is capable of handling financing, production, distribution and talent agreements for film and television, as well as corporate transactions involving the sale, acquisition and financing of media companies. The lawyers have additional experience advising on transactions involving video games, virtual reality and digital content. The firm advises a diverse client base, which includes entertainment companies, investors and well-known individuals.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP advised Artémis in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert A Darwell
2
Robert A Darwell
2
Band 2
Robert Darwell is a skilled transactional attorney who acts for leading clients in the film and television industry, advising on the production, financing and distribution of content.

Robert provides efficient support and valuable expertise.

Robert is an excellent lawyer. He has a great understanding of the industry and the underlying commercial characteristics of the deals on which he advises.

Robb Klein
4
Robb Klein
4
Band 4

Robb Klein leads the firm's media and entertainment practice, representing clients in M&A and financing work in this practice area. His client roster spans the film, financing and video game sectors.

Robb has a broad skill set and makes himself available at all times.

Robb is a superstar. He is smart and prepared.

Robb is an excellent partner.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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California

Media & Entertainment: Transactional

Robert A Darwell
2
Robert A Darwell
2
Band 2
Robb Klein
4
Robb Klein
4
Band 4

Members

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Alex Akhavan

Alexis Robinson

Head of Department

David Sands

Gina Eskigian

Jeffrey Watkins

Keith Kelly

Leif Cervantes de Reinstein

Linda Michaelson

Ramela Ohanian

Robb Klein

Shaun Clark

Clients

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101 Studios

A3 Agency

AmazeVR

Amazon Studios

Cavalry Media

Chanel

Emerson Collective

Fremantle

Gaumont

ICM Partners

Lionsgate Entertainment Corp.

Meta

Netflix

Nickelodeon

Paramount

Peloton Interactive Inc.

Saban Music Group

Showtime Network

Spotify

StudioCanal

Technicolor

TelevisaUnivision

Tinder

Turner Entertainment Group

Twitch

Universal’s Focus Features

Walt Disney Company

Warner Music Group

Wondery

Industries

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Entertainment

Media

Music