Three Manatt Partners Named Los Angeles Times Entertainment Visionaries for 2026

Manatt Entertainment Partners , and were named 2026 Los Angeles Times Entertainment Visionaries.

Leader of Manatt's Entertainment Transactions and Finance practice, Yen is a trusted adviser to financiers, investors, production companies, media businesses and owners of leading entertainment intellectual property navigating sophisticated financings, acquisitions and strategic transactions, often with cross-border components. Her recent work includes representing FilmRise in its sale to Oaktree Capital and merger with Shout! Studios.

Frequently recognized as one of the entertainment industry’s top lawyers for global entertainment powerhouses, Chatham has facilitated deals to over $10 billion in total value. His iconic work includes representing Logan Paul in his landmark deal with HBO Max for reality TV show Paul American, serving as outside counsel and strategic advisor to Rob Dyrdek, host and executive producer of the show Ridiculousness, and helping Alan Chikin Chow in bringing his show, Alan’s Universe, to The Roku Channel and Tubi.

Having orchestrated some of the most lucrative deals for top content creators and digital‑first media companies in entertainment, Heisler’s work includes major deals with Netflix for Jordan and Salish Matter and Alan Chikin Chow, and orchestrating the sale of the social commerce platform Orca.

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