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Congratulations to Innovative Artists, a premier bi-coastal talent agency, on receiving a minority investment from Los Angeles-based private equity firm Coral Tree Partners. In conjunction with the investment, the company has rebranded its existing Innovative Artists divisions under a singular, unified entity named Innovative Artists Entertainment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNa-dReb Sheppard Mullin team: David H. Sands, Jennifer Lee, Lauren G. & Karen Shilyan #corporate #artists #talentagency

Sheppard Mullin is honored to have our Entertainment, Technology, and Advertising practice ranked Tier 1 in Media Law International’s MLI 2025, an annual guide to leading media law firms across 60 jurisdictions around the globe. The firm was recognized as “one of the world’s leading practices at the intersection of entertainment and technology.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_xDKyDa #entertainment #medialaw #technology

Our 2026 2L Summer Associate applications are now live! As we head into this year’s interview season, hear directly from previous summer associates about their experience at Sheppard Mullin. Usayd Siddiqi, Graham Outerbridge, Gloria Grand-Pierre and Yun Hwa (Claire) J. share why they chose Sheppard Mullin and some of the most memorable moments of their summer at Sheppard. Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/g8-PeZMQ #Sheppard #WePutPeopleFirst #SummerAtSheppard

Congratulations to our client Newsmax Media, Inc. in entering into a standby equity purchase agreement with Yorkville Advisors to raise up to $1.2 billion. The financing arrangement comes on the heels of Newsmax’s IPO and will provide the company with access to capital to continue to respond to new growth opportunities as the media landscape evolves. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g67hxHjN Sheppard Mullin team: Ariel Yehezkel, Alex Schwartz, Shane Killeen, Michael Blane and John Woodrum II #IPO #Newsmax #YorkvilleAdvisors

Congratulations to Robert Darwell on being recognized as a “Power Lawyer” by The Hollywood Reporter, marking his 19th consecutive appearance on one of the industry’s most prestigious lists. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/drnrMvfG Darwell was highlighted for negotiating multiple deals for Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, including the development and production agreements for one of the studio’s most successful unscripted shows to date, “Beast Games,” produced and hosted by social media star MrBeast. #TheHollywoodReporter #powerlawyer #Amazon

"Following President Trump’s March 6 Executive Order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, federal agencies and market participants may begin to grapple with the operational and compliance implications of the federal government’s proposed foray into crypto ownership and stewardship." Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPT_DxRE Authors: Hwan Kim, A.J. Dhaliwal, Mehul Madia & Max Earp-Thomas Subscribe to Law of The Ledger: https://lnkd.in/gkqr6gqQ #crypto #bitcoin #digitalasset

Congratulations to Jill Pietrini and Chris Ponder on being selected to the Daily Journal Corporation's 2025 list of “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” in California. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFZAWSNh Pietrini was noted for her 30-year career representing clients in high-profile trademark cases and complex legal battles. Ponder was recognized for several notable patent victories for leading companies in the digital media streaming, enterprise software, video game, telecommunications and medical devise industries. #IP #intellectualproperty #California

Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce several leadership appointments within the firm. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtQ4YGxQ Neil Cohen | Co-Leader, Real Estate Finance industry team Wynter Deagle | Co-Leader, Intellectual Property practice group Brad Graveline | Co-Leader, Cannabis industry team Jordan Hamburger | Co-Leader, Private Equity industry team Benjamin Huffman | Co-Leader, Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance industry team Joseph Jay | Co-Leader, Governmental Practice Shannon Mandich | Co-Leader, Multifamily industry team Allison Martin Rhodes | Co-General Counsel Adam Shipley | Co-Leader, Corporate practice group Scott Stern | Co-Leader, Real Estate, Energy, Land Use and Environmental practice group Lorna Tanner | Co-Leader, Life Sciences industry team Mike Wilson | Co-Leader, Private Equity industry team Amanda Zablocki | Co-Leader, Healthcare industry team #leadership #attorneys #Sheppardmullin

In the initial 60 days of the Trump Administration, a surge of Executive Orders and agency actions is rapidly transforming the healthcare legal and regulatory environment. Understanding these changes and their implications is crucial for staying ahead in the healthcare industry. Join Sheppard Mullin's Healthcare Team for a monthly series of 30-minute deep dive discussions, designed to help you navigate these crucial changes effectively. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmVUVC8k #HealthcareLaw #RegulatoryUpdates #SheppardMullin

Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that Healthcare partner Tammy Ward Woffenden has joined the firm in Houston. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnM3dbpQ “Tammy’s broad-based experience combined with her specialized knowledge in post-acute care and innovative care delivery models strengthen our ability to support new and existing clients in a rapidly evolving industry. As healthcare costs continue to rise, we are seeing more of our clients seek new solutions to improve how they are approaching care delivery – be it engaging in creative partnerships that enhance care coordination and care management across the care continuum, enhancing telehealth and home health capabilities, or bringing value-based care to the post-acute setting. Tammy’s experience brings added depth to our cutting-edge post-acute care and value-based care practice. We are thrilled that Tammy has joined our team.” Quote: Eric Klein (co-leader of Sheppard Mullin’s Healthcare industry team) Tammy Woffenden bio: https://lnkd.in/ge76ZYCa #newpartner #healthcare #Houston