The DLDF believes that the advancement of our society relies on the unfettered expression of our words. The Dramatists Guild has created the Dramatists Legal Defense Fund to advocate and to educate, and to provide you with a new resource in defense of the First Amendment and on behalf of a robust public domain.

You work hard perfecting your art and promoting your talents. In the competitive culture of the entertainment industry, success also requires in-depth business aptitude, strong negotiating skills and precise legal knowledge. As you concentrate on your artistic development, Diane Krausz can handle the crucial legal and business aspects of your art. She has committed more than 30 years to assisting artists with contract drafting and negotiations, disputes, and issues of licensing and merchandising

You work hard perfecting your art and promoting your talents. In the competitive culture of the entertainment industry, success also requires in-depth business aptitude, strong negotiating skills and precise legal knowledge. As you concentrate on your artistic development, Diane Krausz can handle the crucial legal and business aspects of your art. She has committed more than 30 years to assisting artists with: Contract negotiations and drafting Disputes Licensing and Merchandising

Sendroff & Baruch's theatre and performing arts practice reaches virtually every show on Broadway, both as production counsel to some of the biggest hits on Broadway and counsel to some of the most successful dramatists, directors, designers and music staff in the business. Sendroff & Baruch, LLP also represents some of the most influential and exciting regional theaters around the country. The firm's music industry clients have scored countless major theatrical motion pictures and network television projects, and regularly record and perform throughout the world. Sendroff &...

For over 25 years, Eric has provided legal services to Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award winning talent, and to technology and internet entrepreneurs. His clients thrive in careers that transcend the employer-employee model of wealth creation. In order to help his clients better transition into this post-industrial era, Eric has expanded the services he offers to include mediation and coaching. Eric approaches every working relationship as a collaboration. His clients bring their passion for creating the best work they can, and Eric brings his ability to navigate legal challenges,...

Lazarus & Harris LLP is a boutique law firm whose practice is concentrated in the entertainment and intellectual property fields, spanning theatre and performing arts, television, film, publishing, and new media. The firm offers customized and hands-on counsel to its multifaceted and accomplished clients regarding the production, licensing, merchandising, acquisition, disposition and protection of literary property in a broad range of contexts and media.

Lloyd J. Jassin provides counseling to book publishing, television, theater, new media, arts and entertainment clients on contract, licensing, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, libel, right of privacy and general corporate law matters. His practice includes drafting and negotiating publishing and entertainment industry contracts, intellectual property due diligence, trademark prosecution, dispute resolution and litigation. His expertise in intellectual property and organizing business entities, has enabled him to represent clients throughout their growth cycle. Besides individual and...

Doug is the go-to counsel to many of the most prominent producers and producing organizations, internationally renowned creative artists, as well as start-ups and early stage businesses. Producers & Producing Organizations Doug serves as production counsel to a wide array of Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, musicals and live experiences. He assists clients in the development, financing, production and rollout of live stage production. In addition, Doug works in tandem with local counsel to coordinate international stagings of his clients’ projects. Creative Artists His client list of...

ShowTown Theatricals (founded by Nathan Gehan) is a new general management firm based in New York City that specializes in managing Broadway shows, Off Broadway shows, and national touring productions.

Cravath has been known as one of the premier U.S. law firms for nearly two centuries. Each of our practice areas is highly regarded, and our lawyers are recognized around the world for their commitment to the representation of our clients’ interests. Throughout our history, we have played a central role in developing how law is practiced, how lawyers are trained and how business risk is managed. We are not, and do not strive to be, the largest law firm measured by number of offices or lawyers. Our goal is to be the firm of choice for clients with respect to their most challenging legal issues...

What does success look like for you? At Davis Wright Tremaine, we never lose sight of that question. The answer will be different for every client and every matter and will change with your business circumstances. You may need a merger completed under extraordinary time constraints. You may want an employment issue resolved before it generates publicity. You may want to pursue an IP infringement claim as aggressively as possible or achieve a restructuring that creatively maximizes tax advantages. Our lawyers work with you to determine the goals that best support your strategic business...