Michael Sherman

Partner

Michael recently joined Eisner, LLP as a partner in the Entertainment group. Michael’s practice emphasizes high level transactions focused on the entertainment and media industries.

He represents a diverse group of individual and institutional clients across the motion picture, television, Internet, music, theatre, sports, and other industries. He has particular experience in related intellectual property (copyright and trademark) matters.

Michael holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the law publication’s highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. He is also recognized in various publications and directories such as The Best Lawyers in America®, Legal 500, and Chambers.

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude

Admissions

California

Recognitions

  • Legal 500 Los Angeles City Elite Guide for Media and Entertainment, 2026
  • Variety’s Legal Impact Report, 2018, 2021, 2025, 2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® for Entertainment Law – Music, 2023 – 2026, and for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television, 2024 – 2026
  • Chambers & Partners USA Guide, Top Media & Entertainment Lawyer, 2025
  • Chambers USA for California Media & Entertainment: Transactional, 2017 – 2024
  • Legal 500 USA for Media and Entertainment: Transactional, 2020 – 2021

Professional & Civic Involvement

  • American Bar Association and Forum Committee on the Entertainment Industry, Member
    Los Angeles Copyright Society, Member
  • UCLA Annual Entertainment Symposium, Co-Founder, Member, Panelist and Co-chair of 10 Annual Symposia

April 8, 2026

  • Firm News
  • Entertainment
  • Litigation

Five Eisner Attorneys Named to Variety’s 2026 Legal Impact Report

January 23, 2026

  • Firm News
  • Corporate
  • Litigation

Eisner Recognized in Legal 500’s Inaugural Los Angeles City Elite Guide

December 31, 2025

  • Firm News
  • Entertainment

Eisner Attorneys Recognized on Variety’s 2025 Dealmakers List

August 21, 2025

  • Firm News
  • Corporate
  • Entertainment
  • Real Estate

Nine Eisner Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers®’ 2026 Guide

June 18, 2025

  • Firm News
  • Entertainment

Chambers USA Ranks Eisner, LLP as a Leading Firm for Fifth Consecutive Year

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  • Representation of institutional financiers of more than $3 billion of motion picture and television production *
  • Representation of a major independent production company in syndicated financings in excess of $500 million *
  • Representation of the producer of three “Best Picture” Academy Award winners *
  • Representation of the most successful motorsports team in history *
  • Representation of creators of some of the most successful television series ever produced *
  • Representation of leading independent financiers of motion picture and television industry tax credits*
  • Representation of filmmakers whose films are listed on AFI’s top 100 films during the last 100 years *
  • Representation of best-selling authors whose books have sold more than 250,000,000 print copies around the world *

*Matters handled prior to joining the Firm

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