Summary: The law firm of Loeb & Loeb LLP has announced that Carol M. Kaplan has joined the firm in its Entertainment Department in the New York office.
The law firm of Loeb & Loeb LLP has announced via a press release that Carol M. Kaplan has joined the firm in its New York office. Kaplan will work in the firm’s Entertainment Department.
Kaplan’s practice focuses on live theater, representing clients on issues involving transactions, license and services agreements and underlying rights holders.
The chair of the firm’s Theater Practice, Seth D. Gelblum, said, “Carol has extensive experience with the creative and production issues that arise in the theater, and this experience informs her sophisticated understanding of the industry’s legal issues in a unique manner that benefits all of her clients.”
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Michael D. beck, the chair of Loeb & Loeb, said, “The addition of Carol to our team of legal talent here in New York is a boon for us, further cementing the firm’s unmatched media and entertainment footprint on both coasts. This move underscores our ongoing commitment to maintaining one of the world’s top practices servicing institutions and individuals across all segments of the entertainment industry.”
Kaplan also works in television, film, publishing and new media representing clients on issues involving disposition, licensing, acquisition, exploitation of intellectual property assets and financing.
Craig A. Emanuel, the chair of the Entertainment Department at the firm, said, “Carol is the full package – bringing considerable experience in theater, film and TV, including valuable in-house perspective from working on the client side. As technology and social media platforms continue to evolve and reshape the industry landscape, she is also well-equipped to help our clients adapt, capitalize on new opportunities and protect their rights. Her strengths complement many areas of our entertainment and advanced media practice, making her a great asset to the firm and our clients.”
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Kaplan said the following in the release: “Loeb & Loeb’s entertainment practice, particularly in the live theater world, is best in class, and I’m thrilled to join this elite group of lawyers. The firm’s incredible bench of talent and impressive service platform in New York and nationally, across all entertainment fields, will be a tremendous asset for my clients.”
Kaplan earned her law degree from the New York University School of Law.
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