Michael S. Hobel

Michael S. Hobel


Katten

Recognized since 2010

Los Angeles, California

Practice Areas

Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television

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Michael Hobel is recognized as a leading authority in the legal profession on entertainment transactions across digital, television and film. Described by clients as "a tremendous thought partner who provides practical, sophisticated advice," Michael is trusted by entertainment and media companies to represent them on deals involving some of the entertainment industry’s most successful properties for more than 25 years.

As the head of Katten's Entertainment and Media Practice, Michael has extensive experience representing entertainment and media companies in complex transactions involving valuable entertainment and intellectual property rights and assets. Chambers USA reports that clients call him "incredibly effective in driving deals to closure and note his superb overall legal and business expertise." Michael's clients include motion picture studios, free, pay and cable television networks, streaming services, Internet and digital media companies, production and distribution companies, financiers, video game companies, rights holders and investors. Michael also advises industry executives on employment contracts, individual talent on agreements for their services on film, television and music products, and companies on management and protection of their trademark and copyright assets.Michael's work relates to all stages of development, production and exploitation of entertainment product.

Michael is particularly interested in deals that involve the convergence of entertainment and technology, and he has represented some of the most innovative companies in deals that break new ground in deal structures and business models that have enabled his clients to be first movers in entertainment development, production and delivery.

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Location
  • 2121 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 1100
    Los Angeles, CA 90067-3012
Education
  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1981

Katten
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

100 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Copyright Law
  • Media Law
  • Trademark Law

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