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Nicholas A. Jacobus

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Jacobus Nicholas
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najacobus@Venable.com
Los Angeles, CA
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Nick Jacobus has a broad range of experience drafting and negotiating business transaction documents, including operating agreements and governing documents, purchase agreements, equity incentive awards, and services agreements. Nick's practice is primarily focused on the entertainment industry, and he is well versed in entertainment-specific business and tax matters. Nick earned his LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law and has a strong background in partnership, corporate, and individual taxation. Nick takes pride in providing clients thorough guidance, including advice regarding entity formation, general business matters, reporting/compliance, equity incentive grants, capital raises, and liquidity events.

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January 19, 2023

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April 21, 2020

Take Two for an All-But-Forgotten Disaster Relief Provision of the Tax Code
Take Two for an All-But-Forgotten Disaster Relief Provision of the Tax Code

April 09, 2020

Not Entitled to a Paycheck Protection Program Loan? Payroll Tax Relief for the Entertainment Industry Is on the Way Under the CARES Act
Not Entitled to a Paycheck Protection Program Loan? Payroll Tax Relief for the Entertainment Industry Is on the Way Under the CARES Act
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Recent News

April 09, 2025

Variety Spotlights Five Venable Attorneys in Its 2025 Legal Impact Report
Variety Spotlights Five Venable Attorneys in Its 2025 Legal Impact Report

December 14, 2023

Paul Bernstein, Nick Jacobus, Jim Nelson, and Kristen Ruisi Recognized in Variety’s 2023 Dealmaker Impact Report
Paul Bernstein, Nick Jacobus, Jim Nelson, and Kristen Ruisi Recognized in Variety’s 2023 Dealmaker Impact Report

August 17, 2023

The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 264 Venable Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 264 Venable Attorneys
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Credentials
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Education

  • LL.M. Taxation New York University School of Law 2016
  • J.D. summa cum laude Whittier Law School 2015
    • Merit Scholarship
    • Intern, Major Fraud Division, Orange County District Attorney’s Office
  • B.A. Business Administration University of California at Irvine 2012

Bar Admissions

  • California

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of California
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association

Recognition
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  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021 – 2025
  • Variety
    • Dealmakers Legal Impact Report, 2023
    • Legal Impact Report, 2023, 2025
    • Hollywood’s New Leaders, 2022