The recognized shareholders—Charles J. Biederman, Steve Plinio, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum—represent the firm’s deep footprint in the global entertainment sector. Variety’s annual selection highlights legal counsel who manage high-profile catalog sales, touring agreements, and the evolving intersection of music and digital technology.

Bobby Rosenbloum, who chairs the firm’s Global Entertainment & Media Practice, noted that the firm’s priority remains providing clear counsel as the industry faces rapid evolution. The honorees bring decades of specialized experience to the table: Biederman maintains a broad practice spanning branding and creative business matters, while Plinio focuses on long-term representation for entrepreneurs and artists. Jess Rosen, co-chair of the Atlanta office, is frequently cited by industry publications for his work with top-tier talent in film and music, leveraging a background that includes his own tenure as a professional musician. Rosenbloum himself is credited with shaping significant portions of the digital music business through his work on complex content licensing.