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Manatt Expands Entertainment Practice With Hires
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has hired Ellie Heisler as a partner in its entertainment practice and added partners Jessica Boardman and Mike Lawhead plus associate April Hua, the firm said this month. The hires, drawn from Nixon Peabody and focused on creator, influencer and talent representation, aim to expand Manatt’s presence in the creator economy across brand deals, M&A, unscripted and content distribution.
Key Points
- 1Adds Ellie Heisler, Jessica Boardman, Mike Lawhead and April Hua to Manatt's entertainment practice.
- 2Targets expansion into the creator economy to serve creators, influencers, brands and talent nationally.
- 3Strengthens capabilities across brand deals, M&A, unscripted content, licensing and talent representation services.
Scoring Rationale
Official firm hiring announcement provides credible industry update, but limited novel impact beyond the entertainment-creator legal market.
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