Beau Stapleton

Beau Stapleton is a partner in Willkie’s Los Angeles office, where he is a member of the Corporate & Financial Services Department and the Entertainment Transactions Practice.

Beau advises a wide range of stakeholders in the entertainment industry on complex and multidisciplinary deals. His transactional practice spans varied industries, including music, film, television and digital media. He represents some of the nation’s most well-known artists, studios, investment firms, media companies, directors, producers, publishers and composers.

Beau has been recognized for his work by numerous leading entertainment and legal publications, including Billboard, Variety and The Best Lawyers in America.

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

J.D.

Colorado College

B.A.

Dealmakers of the Year

Variety

2025

Legal Music Elite

Variety

2025

Power Lawyers: Music

The Hollywood Reporter

2025

Top Music Lawyers

Billboard

2025

Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s

Los Angeles Business Journal

2025

Legal Impact Report

Variety

2024

Top Music Lawyers

Billboard

2024

Legal Impact Report

Variety

2023

Top Music Lawyers

Billboard

2023