We represent authors at all stages of their careers -- world renowned ‎bestselling authors, and those who are being published for the first time.We represent some of the world’s most successful producers and creative talent, as well as owners of important films, novels and other works on which musicals and plays are based. Whether we handle a transaction in its entirety, or act as due diligence counsel, we are keenly aware of what distinguishes entertainment businesses from others being purchased or sold. We represent actors, directors, writers and other talent in all aspects of the motion picture, television, theater and digital media industries.Our attorneys are at the forefront of new developments in the production and exploitation of branded entertainment. Copyright is an essential component of almost every transaction involving creators and users of intellectual property and we provide experienced guidance. We counsel corporate clients in their business strategies, organize corporations and partnerships, and negotiate and draft a wide variety of agreements for major public corporations and privately held businesses.Our clients include documentary and other non-fiction producers; broadcasters; authors of books and writers of screenplays; digital and print publishers; playwrights and lyricists. We guide clients across the ever-changing legal and business landscape of digital content. Clients range from multinational corporations to early stage venture companies that offer news, music, satire, commentary, children's programming, and other forms of information and entertainment.Our clients produce and direct documentaries and other non-fiction series and films for broadcast and cable television; radio; web series and podcasts, SVOD and theatrical release.The firm represents executives at the highest levels of major entertainment, media, and advertising organizations. We help them structure and negotiate their employment agreements whether for new positions, the extension of existing agreements, or the structuring of settlement and separation packages. We represent clients in licensing, merchandising, and endorsements including established brands, celebrities, and authors. Our motion picture practice covers the full spectrum of the movie business. It includes advising independent film producers on financing, co-production, production, and distribution agreements; guiding directors, talent, screenwriters and distributors; and representing some of the world’s leading authors in their film rights deals with major studios. We represent recording artists, composers, major record labels and independent labels, music publishers, conductors, producers and managers.We represent presenters, producers, management companies and artists across a broad spectrum of the performing arts including theater, opera and other music.The firm's television practice covers a broad spectrum of programming across broadcast, cable, and online platforms.

Neil J. Rosini

Neil J. Rosini

Neil’s legal career began as a litigator focusing on copyright and publicity rights disputes and he draws on that experience in counseling clients about intellectual property rights and in contract negotiations.

Neil has been listed in Super Lawyers New York Metro edition continuously since 2006. He is a member of the Copyright Society and was formerly Co-Chairman of the Copyright and Trademark Committee of the Entertainment and Sports Law Section (EASL) of the New York State Bar Association.

Neil wrote The Practical Guide to Libel Law and co-wrote the “Entertainment Law” column for the New York Law Journal with partner Michael Rudell from 2005 to 2020. Many of his articles can be found in the News/Articles section of this website.

Neil taught entertainment law for seven years as an adjunct at New York University School of Law and regularly teaches legal workshops to producers, writers, agents and others. He has spoken before many legal and professional groups including CMJ Music Marathon, National Association of Broadcasters, Dramatists Guild, Association of Authors’ Representatives and EASL.

Neil’s views on copyright and libel law have been cited in New York Magazine, Business Week, the Los Angeles Times and other publications.

Representative Work

Counseling documentary and news producers and authors regarding fair use, defamation, and privacy.
Content and software licenses relating to websites and mobile platforms.
Advising copyright owners and licensees about terms of copyright and termination of grants.
Representing authors contracting with book publishers.
Counseling clients anticipating intellectual property litigation.
Working with playwrights, producers and authors involved in acquiring or selling rights in books and films.