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.

Kenneth M. Weinrib

Kenneth M. Weinrib

Ken has extensive experience in transactions involving all areas of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, book publishing, theater, branded entertainment, character licensing and music. He represents both individuals and production companies in complex transactions from the early planning stages to the exploitation of ancillary rights. He also represents executives in their employment agreements in a variety of industries, and on-air talent and producers on network and cable news programs.

Ken is included in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America, which named him "Lawyer of the Year" in the category of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television in New York City. The independently researched America’s Leading Lawyers for Business published by Chambers, U.S.A., describes him as a “notable practitioner” and a “highly respected” attorney in Media and Entertainment. Ken also has been listed in each edition of Super Lawyers New York Metro edition from 2006 to date.

Prior to coming back to private practice in 1987, Ken was Associate General Counsel for the Jim Henson Company, Inc. (formerly known as Henson Associates, Inc.), producers of the Muppets.

Ken has lectured extensively on film financing and production, television development and character licensing. Ken is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and the New York State Bar Association.

Representative Work

Representing “A” level actors, directors, writers and production companies in theatrical motion pictures, television and live stage productions.
Counsel to major television production companies in scripted, reality and children’s programming (many of whom have multiple series currently in distribution on the major networks and cable networks).
Representing celebrated best selling authors in book publishing and motion picture and television agreements.
Counseling major media agencies in connection with the development, production and exploitation of branded entertainment projects and children’s properties for the internet and mobile platforms.
Representing on-air talent and television news producers.