Sigmund G. Libowitz
Sig Libowitz is a member of the firm's SEC and White Collar Defense Practice Group. He has counseled clients involved in DOJ and SEC investigations, and dealt with various commercial litigation matters. Additionally, he has led significant deals in the areas of entertainment contracts, international and domestic distribution agreements, film financing structures and various movie negotiations.
Mr. Libowitz's extensive background in the film and television industry informs his ability to connect with and relay his clients' stories in a very human, thought-provoking and relatable manner.
Prior to joining Venable, Mr. Libowitz worked as a movie studio executive, producer, actor and screenwriter in New York and Los Angeles. He was the Executive-in-Charge of Production for "In the Bedroom" (starring Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkerson and Marisa Tomei), which was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture. Additionally, he served as the Vice-President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions at Paramount Classics, Director of Production at Film Four (then based at Warner Brothers), and Production Executive at Good Machine. On the other side of the camera, acting credits include recurring roles on both "The Sopranos" and "Law & Order," and a co-starring role in "The Believer," which won the 2001 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Best Film.