Led jointly by Steven Marenberg and Tamerlin Godley, both based in Century City, the entertainment team at Paul Hastings LLP is a name to note in the industry. The team is capable of handling cases from film and television companies, talent agencies, and high-net-worth individuals. Marenberg brings a wealth of experience, representing clients in a variety of matters, including breach of contract disputes, copyright and trademark disputes. Godley specializes in executive misconduct in the industry, copyright and trademark disputes. Susan Leader represents clients such as talent agencies and studios.
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Key clients

  • MrBeast
  • Creative Artists Agency
  • William Morris Endeavor
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Disney Worldwide Services
  • Shein Distribution Corp.
  • NBCUniversal and Bravo Media
  • Ubisoft
  • Meta
  • UFC Zuffa/TKO Group Holdings

Work highlights

Represented MrBeast in several matters, including defending MrBeast against a $200m claim in a lawsuit brought by the former principals of Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock Cafe.
Represented Creative Artists Agency in an unfair competition suit against Range Media Partners.
Represented The Walt Disney Company in several cases challenging Disney’s covid-19 vaccine mandate.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Steven Marenberg; Tamerlin Godley

Other key lawyers

Susan Leader