Peter L. Kaufman

Partner at Kaufman Abdel-Aal LLP
The Water Garden, 2425 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 4000W, Santa Monica, CA 90404

26565 Agoura Road, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA 91302
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Author: "Wizards of Ahhs: Reuse of Film and Television Content in New Works," L.A. Lawyer Magazine (April 1995). Editor: "New Technologies 101: A Multimedia Guide For Entertainment Lawyers" (1992 symposium syllabus); "Restraints On The Entertainment Industry: Can It Play In Peoria?" (1991 symposium syllabus). Speaker: USC School of Cinematic Arts; L.A. County Bar Assoc., and others. Arbitrator: Independent Film & Television Alliance; Member: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. General Counsel, Vice-President, Business Affairs, Comedy World.com, Inc. (2001); Vice-President, Business & Legal Affairs, Film Roman, Inc. (1998); Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Artisan Entertainment/LIVE Entertainment, Inc. (1996); Counsel, ABC/Lorimar's "American Detective" (1991); Parkinson Wolf Lazar & Leo (1989).

Entertainment Law
Intellectual Property

University Attended:

Emory University, B.A., Political Science/Psychology, 1986; Boston University, JD, 1989

Year of First Admission:

1989

Admission:

1989, California

Memberships:

Los Angeles County Bar Association (Chair, Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law Section, 1997); State Bar of California.

Birth Information:

New York, January 9, 1964

ISLN:

905996415

Transactions:

Acquisition of Death Row Records by New Solutions Financial Corp. 2009; Sale of Death Row Records to E1 Music (Entertainment One) 2012

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American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/03/14 in Entertainment Contracts

He navigated a highly contentious purchase and the aftermath, with skill, diplomacy and excellent negotiating skills.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/17/14 in Entertainment Contracts

I have known and worked with Peter for many years and have consistently found him to be an excellent lawyer.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/21/14 in Entertainment Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/17/14 in Entertainment Contracts

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/17/14 in Entertainment and the Arts

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/21/14 in Entertainment and the Arts

Good lawyer. Good man.

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The Water Garden , 2425 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 4000W
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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