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.

Attorneys

Julie Angell

Julie Angell

Counsel

EMAIL jangell@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9793

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Steven C. Beer

Steven C. Beer

Partner

EMAIL sbeer@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9784

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Richard A. Beyman

Richard A. Beyman

Partner

EMAIL rbeyman@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9796

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Eric S. Brown

Partner

EMAIL ebrown@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9791

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Elliot H. Brown

Elliot H. Brown

Partner

EMAIL ehb@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9785

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Nicholas Gordon

Nicholas Gordon

Partner

EMAIL ngordon@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9783

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Matthew C. Lefferts

Matthew C. Lefferts

Partner

EMAIL mlefferts@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9792

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Neil J. Rosini

Neil J. Rosini

Partner

EMAIL nrosini@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9788

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Rose H. Schwartz

Rose H. Schwartz

Partner

EMAIL rhs@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9789

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John A. Vassallo

John A. Vassallo

Of Counsel

EMAIL jvassallo@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9781

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Daniel M. Wasser

Daniel M. Wasser

Partner

EMAIL dwasser@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9790

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Kenneth M. Weinrib

Kenneth M. Weinrib

Partner

EMAIL kweinrib@fwrv.com

PHONE (212) 446-9787

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