Los Angeles

The highly talented and cohesive group of attorneys in Barnes & Thornburg’s Los Angeles office has experience in complex litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property and corporate matters. The office has a vibrant Entertainment, Media and Sports practice that represents some of the most recognizable artists, brands and companies in the entertainment industry. The group has extensive experience meeting the business needs of the advertising, film, live events, sports, music, technology, television and videogame industries.

Client-focused and collegial, our Los Angeles attorneys counsel business and individual clients on a number of issues, including:

• High-stakes litigation and appeals
• Employment matters
• Labor relations, arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations
• Negotiation of marketing and promotions agreements
• Corporate finance and venture capital
• Licensing deals
• Patent, copyright and trademark matters

We also share a commitment to the communities in which we live, and volunteer time and provide philanthropic support to many arts organizations and other nonprofits. These organizations include City of Hope, the UC Berkeley Foundation, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and Junior Blind of America, among others.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kevin D. Rising

Office Managing Partner

Los Angeles Managing Partner, Co-chair, Consumer Class Action Defense

Los Angeles, San Diego, Salt Lake City

P 310-284-3888

F 310-284-3894

Melanie Mawema

Director of Administration West Region

Los Angeles, San Diego

P 310-284-3776

F 310-284-3894