December 16, 2025
Willkie partners Andrew Copans and Beau Stapleton have been named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s “2025 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s.” The annual series recognizes the L.A. professionals in their 40s who are market leaders.
Andrew Copans, West Coast Co-Chair of Willkie’s Private Wealth Group, was recognized as one of the region’s top estate and wealth planning attorneys serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. He provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of estate and wealth planning including international estate planning, business succession planning, family office structuring and administration, and post-death estate and trust administration. Andrew also has extensive experience representing clients in audit proceedings before the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Beau Stapleton, a partner in Willkie’s Entertainment Transactions practice, was recognized among the leading dealmakers of his generation for the music and entertainment industry. The profile noted that he has extensive experience working at the intersection of the music, film, television and digital industries, and serves a diverse client base that includes high-profile artists, composers, producers, executives, investment funds, studios, media companies and directors. The profile also highlighted Beau’s commitment to client service and the way he combines legal insight, business acumen and music industry experience to excel in leading-edge transactions.
View the “2025 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s” supplement here (subscription may be required).
