Paul S. Bernstein

Representative Matters

Provided representation to:

• A rapper and entertainment icon in the acquisition of a historic record label and in numerous ventures relating to cannabis and alcohol
• Production companies founded by NFL, NBA, and MLB legends in financing transactions and as outside general counsel
• Several talent and literary management companies in M&A transactions and as outside general counsel
• Rights owners in the sale of a classic television gameshow format
• Content creators and producers in a joint venture with a streamer
• Musical artist in a joint venture with a studio to develop and produce scripted film and television projects
• Numerous actors, comedians, supermodels, and influencers in entrepreneurial ventures, including ongoing representation as outside general counsel
• Top talent in the formation of podcast ventures
• VR/AR developer in a venture with a top producer and a major studio to develop a property to be exploited in linear and interactive formats
• Production company in a joint venture with an animation services company seeking a studio partner for financing and distribution
• Premium unscripted production company in a financing transaction and as outside general counsel
• CEO in a management buyout of a production company
• Management team in the formation of an investment fund to acquire music rights
• Independent studio in several acquihire transactions
• VR/AR company in a Series A financing
• Private equity firm in the acquisition of niche media brand for exploitation across multiple platforms
• AAA games developer in a sale to an independent studio’s interactive division
• Live entertainment promoter in a joint venture with a theater operator for location-based entertainment
• Numerous studio executives in president-level employment agreements
• Streaming wellness company as outside general counsel

Education

• J.D. New York University School of Law 1990
• A.B. Columbia University 1986

Bar Admissions

• California
• New York

• Variety
  • Dealmakers Impact Report, 2021 – 2023
  • Legal Impact Report, 2021, 2023