Vanessa Roman > Akin > Los Angeles, United States > Lawyer Profile

Akin
1999 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067-6022
CALIFORNIA
United States
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Work Department

Partner, Media & Entertainment

Position

Vanessa is a key player on Akin’s renowned entertainment team and throughout the corporate entertainment world. She is regularly found at the table with seasoned professionals who seek her guidance and advice in finalizing their deals.

Vanessa provides counsel in various aspects of the production, financing and distribution of film, television, digital media and music projects. She is keenly focused on helping clients address issues related to the rapidly-changing landscape of the entertainment industry, including the proliferation of streaming services and the rise of virtual reality. She leverages positive relationships across the sector to facilitate efficiencies in transactions.

To learn more about Ms. Roman, please visit her profile here: https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/vanessa-f-roman.

Education

  • D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law, 2011
  • A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2008

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Media and entertainment: transactional

(Next Generation Partners)

Vanessa Roman – Akin

Renowned as a go-to advisor for a diverse array of clients, including technology companies, motion picture studios, independent filmmakers, and financial institutions, Akin‘s Los Angeles-based media and entertainment team offers vast experience navigating complex financing arrangements within the industry. Christopher Spicer leads the practice and is well-known for his ability to facilitate high-visibility deals and credit facilities between movie production companies and financial institutions. Marissa Román Griffith specializes in negotiating high-value international financing arrangements for borrowers, financiers, and distributors in the film, television, and digital content spaces.. Alissa Miller and Vanessa Roman also contribute significantly to the team’s strength and depth, with Miller adept at handling deals between independent movie production companies and financial institutions, and Roman focusing on entertainment financings and single project loans. Lauren Epstein is a further name to note and handles private equity-backed and strategic M&A in connection with film and television projects.