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Some entertainment lawyers close the deals. These attorneys help determine the work.
THRLegal Legends’ “Legal Legends” tribute honors lawyers whose work has left a lasting mark on Hollywood and the law. These are the six who will join the club in 2026.
Mark Shamlin
Lube and Lube
The longtime New York dealmaker has built a broad practice spanning talent, publishing, corporate affairs and real estate, representing Oprah, Glenn Close and Andy Cohen.
Gray Coleman
Davis, Wright and Tremaine
A leading figure in the field of theater law, Coleman serves as outside counsel to the Public Theater and has helped shepherd productions including… Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen and Fun house.
John Diemer
Goodman and Gino
As a founding partner of Goodman & Genow, Diemer has advised longtime filmmakers and producers including Roland Emmerich, Alexander Payne and Jason Blum.
Tom Hoberman
Hansen Jacobson
Over five decades, Hoberman has represented Hollywood’s most prominent stars, including Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Jason Bateman.
Ed Claris
Clarice’s Law
A veteran media attorney, Clarice has worked in journalism, publishing and documentary film, from ABC News and… The New Yorker To copyright battles in the age of artificial intelligence.
David Yohai
Weil, Gottschall, Manges
Yohai, a senior media attorney, represents major entertainment companies in high-stakes commercial and privacy disputes, including the Supreme Court case involving Paramount.
This story appeared in the April 8 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.
