KM&M has expanded its entertainment practice with the addition of Dan Stone as a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office. Stone brings more than 16 years of experience across entertainment, media, technology, sports, and labor and employment law, providing the firm with enhanced capabilities in navigating the complex legal landscape of modern creative industries.
Stone's practice spans intellectual property protection, contract disputes, rights of publicity and privacy, labor and employment issues, and compliance under California's Talent Agencies Act. His background includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in all stages of litigation and dispute resolution, including trials and appeals. This expertise comes at a critical time when the entertainment industry faces increasing legal challenges related to digital content creation, distribution, and protection.
The addition of Stone strengthens KM&M's ability to serve clients across the creative spectrum, from individual artists and producers to major studios and global corporations. His experience extends beyond traditional legal counsel to include strategic guidance for executives and founders of emerging digital and entertainment companies. Stone's understanding of how creative and business decisions intersect positions him to address the unique challenges facing content creators in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.
Stone's previous role as Assistant General Counsel at the Directors Guild of America provided him with deep insight into collective bargaining agreements and pension and health plan matters affecting thousands of entertainment professionals. This labor law background, combined with his entertainment industry experience, creates a valuable skill set for addressing the complex workforce issues facing the modern entertainment industry. His thought leadership has been featured in prominent publications including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Variety, where he has provided commentary on legal and labor developments shaping Hollywood.
Bill Zuckerman, KM&M's Managing Partner and Entertainment Group Leader, emphasized the strategic importance of Stone's addition, noting that his combination of entertainment industry experience and labor law expertise makes him an exceptional addition to the team. Stone's background includes television development experience as Director of Development for a studio-affiliated production company, giving him firsthand understanding of the creative process from both legal and production perspectives.
The expansion of KM&M's entertainment practice reflects the growing need for legal services that bridge traditional entertainment law with emerging digital and technology issues. As content creation and distribution continue to evolve, legal expertise that understands both the creative and business aspects of the industry becomes increasingly valuable for protecting intellectual property, navigating contract disputes, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Stone's addition positions KM&M to better serve clients facing these complex challenges in an industry where legal boundaries are constantly being tested by new technologies and business models.
