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Erik Hyman

Erik Hyman

USA 2026

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Erik Hyman is co-chair of the Entertainment and Media practice and chair of the Century City office. Erik is well known in the entertainment industry as a cutting-edge dealmaker and a fierce protector of his clients, which include award-winning movie stars, high-level television creators and showrunners, lead cast members of popular programs on scripted and unscripted television, “first-dollar-gross” producers and preeminent writers and directors. He is a tenacious champion for his diverse clients, whether they are creative individuals, film financiers or high-net-worth families making entertainment and media industry investments. Erik also works closely with multiple publicly traded, nonentertainment companies, steering their television and motion picture industry strategies and branded entertainment projects.

Erik negotiates vanguard talent transactions; structures the financing, acquisition and sale of independent films; and builds major endorsement campaigns and product lines. He also advises companies regarding strategies for the production and exploitation of content for digital platforms.

Erik is a frequent public speaker and serves as chairman of the board of the Herb Ritts Foundation, a private charitable foundation focused on HIV/AIDS research and advocacy.

Personal

Columbia Law School, J.D.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.A.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly Talent - California

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

Strengths

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  • Erik is a thoughtful and strategic lawyer.

    Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly TalentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Erik is very adept at problem-solving and communicating.

    Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly TalentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Erik is responsive, collaborative and understands the marketplace.

    Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly TalentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Erik provides spot-on advice and has fantastic commercial awareness.

    Media & Entertainment: Transactional: Mainly TalentChambers Guide to the USA

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