McAfee & Taft is uniquely qualified to understand and handle the specialized legal needs of artists and businesses in the entertainment and creative industries. Our leading attorney in this field, Jay Shanker, previously practiced in Los Angeles for nearly 25 years and has significant expertise in representing numerous entertainment companies, as well as individual actors, directors, producers, musical artists, authors, entrepreneurs and industry executives. Over the years, his individual clients have garnered prestigious international awards in every major creative media, including Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Clio award recognition.
Our firm provides legal services on behalf of a broad range of clients in the entertainment industry. Our clients – whether individuals, small businesses or large companies – are engaged in all aspects of these and other entertainment endeavors:
- Motion Pictures
- Broadcast and Cable Television Productions
- Direct to Video Productions
- Documentaries and Educational Media
- Recorded Music Projects and Live Performance
- Animation
- Theater
- Book Publishing
- Online Interactive Entertainment & Video Games
- Theme Park & Event Design
- Merchandising and Licensing
- Fine Art, Art Sales and Art Publishing