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04.30.14

Three Manatt Partners Named Entertainment Power Lawyers by Hollywood Reporter

Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips and partners Lindsay Conner and John Gatti have been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as three of the entertainment industry's most powerful lawyers. The publication's 2014 "Power Lawyers" issue marks Conner's first year on the ...


04.25.14

Manatt Partner Interviewed by Law360 on U.S. Utilities' Challenging Operating Environment

Manatt's David Huard, co-chair of the firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources practice, spoke to Law360 on the challenges that U.S. utilities and the attorneys who represent them are facing.As reported by Law360, there are a number of issues that add up to a challenging operating ...


04.22.14

Manatt Partner Keith Allen-Niesen Elected a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Manatt's Keith M. Allen-Niesen, a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, one of the nation's most prestigious honorary organizations for practicing real estate attorneys. Allen-Niesen is one of ...


04.16.14

Lee Phillips Recognized as Lawyer of the Year by Beverly Hills Bar Association

Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips was presented the "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" award by the Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, on April 16, 2014. A gala was held in Phillip's honor at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where celebrity clients and industry ...


04.15.14

Manatt's Lindsay Conner and Aydin Caginalp Named to Variety's Legal Impact Report 2014

In its third annual Legal Impact Report, Variety has recognized Manatt Entertainment and Media Co-Chair Lindsay Conner and partner Aydin Caginalp as two of 36 transactional lawyers in the country whose work is significantly impacting the entertainment industry.Conner was featured by Variety ...


04.15.14

Hollywood Reporter Profiles Manatt Senior Partner Lee Phillips

The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Manatt's L. Lee Phillips, a senior partner in the firm's Entertainment and Media practice, for a profile article highlighting Phillips' notable legal career in the music industry. On April 16, the Entertainment Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar ...


04.14.14

Manatt Continues Expansion of Capital Markets Practice

Katherine Blair Brings Extensive Corporate, Securities, M&A and Governance Experience to Los Angeles OfficeManatt announced today that Katherine J. Blair has joined the firm's Capital Markets practice as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Previously a partner at K&L Gates LLP, Blair ...


04.14.14

Manatt's New York City Government Practice Ranked as Top 10 Lobbyist of 2013

Each year, the Lobbying Bureau of the Office of the City Clerk expands its analysis of available data and compiles a report based on various trends in lobbying. For the third consecutive year, Manatt's New York City Government practice earned a spot on their list of the top 10 lobbying firms in ...


04.14.14

Manatt's New York State Government Group Ranked as Top Ten Lobbying Firm of 2013

The Joint Commission on Public Ethics recently released its 2013 annual report that highlights State and local lobbying efforts. For the first time, Manatt's New York State Government practice group earned a spot on its list of top 10 lobbyists in the empire state. The report also shows that a ...


04.14.14

Manatt Appellate Co-Chair Michael Berger to be Honored with 2014 Brigham-Kanner Prize from William &

Manatt's Michael Berger, co-chair of the firm's Appellate practice, will receive the prestigious 2014 Brigham-Kanner Prize from William & Mary Law School to honor his property rights work. The prize will be presented at William & Mary Property Right Project's 11th annual ...