February 20, 2026
Seven Willkie partners have been recognized as market leaders in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers.
The annual Lawdragon list highlights the top attorneys worldwide in the entertainment, sports and media industries, including those who excel at “protecting brands, advising on ownership rights and investments, and heading off legal and reputational risk for globally recognized individuals.” The Willkie honorees were recognized among the foremost dealmakers in their fields and as go-to litigators and trial attorneys for high-stakes disputes.
The Willkie honorees are:
- Jared Bartie, Chair of the Sports Transactions Practice
- Thomas Baxter, partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department and member of the Entertainment Transactions Practice
- Koren (Kori) Bell, partner in the Litigation Department
- Alan Epstein, Chair of the Entertainment Transactions Practice
- Tamerlin Godley, Chair of the Entertainment Litigation Practice Group
- Beau Stapleton, partner in Corporate & Financial Services Department and member of the Entertainment Transactions Practice
- Alex Weingarten, Managing Partner of Willkie’s Los Angeles Office and partner in the Litigation Department
View the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers here.
