Hertz Lichtenstein LLP Adds Industry Heavyweights, Jamie Young And Eric Galen, As Partners To Music And Entertainment Law Practice

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beverly Hills-based law firm, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP, announced today that Jamie Young and Eric Galen have joined as partners. Young brings more than 25 years of music and entertainment law expertise to the firm where she will continue to focus on representing an extensive list of music talent clients including Celine Dion, Perry Farrell (also a co-owner of the Lollapalooza music festival), Chris Isaak, Demi Lovato, Tom Morello, Stevie Nicks, and DJ Shadow.  Galen brings with him top companies in the digital media, mobile and technology sectors, having spent the past several years working with Fullscreen, TopFloor, Viddy, Patrick Vlaskovits, Tradesy, Wittlebee, Citrusbyte, Survly, Slate Studio, Column Five Media, Wiredrive and others.

In recognition of the addition of Jamie Young as a Partner, the firm's name has been changed to Hertz Lichtenstein & Young.  With the addition of Young and Galen, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP now has 11 attorneys.

"We are very pleased to welcome both Jamie Young and Eric Galen to our team of media and technology law specialists who are also recognized as savvy business advisors and dealmakers for our clients," commented Ken Hertz, senior partner, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP. "Jamie brings with her a vast knowledge of the music industry, and Eric will expand our experience in digital media having worked with content producers, music and entertainment professionals, entrepreneurs and startups."

Young's core focus will continue to be representing clients in the music industry as well as new ventures in the entertainment arena.  Prior to entering Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP, Young was an entertainment attorney and partner at Ziffren Brittenham Branca LLP.  Admitted to practice law in New York and California, Young earned her J.D. from the New York University School of Law.  She received her B.A., phi beta kappa, summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis.

"I have known Ken and Seth my entire professional life.  I always have respected them and admired the firm they built," said Ms. Young. "This move is a great opportunity to work in a cutting edge entertainment practice that has expanded into important areas of technology and social media. Hertz Lichtenstein & Young views its clients as more than 'talent,' but as 'influencers,' such as Sir Ken Robinson, Jamie Oliver and Simon Sinek, who have an important impact on society.  I'm thrilled to work with such an intelligent and innovative group of professionals."

Galen will concentrate his work on helping innovators and creators fund, build and grow businesses, primarily in the media and technology space.  Prior to joining Hertz Lichtenstein & Young, Galen founded Music 180, a place for emerging artists and music professionals to collaborate.  Having worked as an entertainment and technology lawyer at top national law firms, Galen has extensive experience advising Fortune 500 companies, growing companies and expanding brands.  He previously practiced law at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, and Manatt Phelps Phillips LLP.  Galen earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School and his B.A. cum laude from the University of California Los Angeles.

"The convergence of technology and entertainment continues to accelerate at a rapid pace, bringing unprecedented opportunities for our clients," said Eric Galen.  "I am looking forward to continuing this firm's efforts in bringing both industries together."

About Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP
Originally founded in 1995 by Kenneth Hertz, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP is a multi-service law firm that represents many of the most important and best-selling recording artists, athletes, celebrities and performers in the world.  Partners of the firm collectively have more than 50 years of experience practicing entertainment, licensing, technology, copyright and intellectual property law.  The firm is recognized as a leading law firm in the areas of recording and music publishing, licensing, sponsorship and endorsement. Many of the firm's celebrity clients are actively operating and/or licensing their "brands" into every imaginable category, and the firm has negotiated some of the largest and most innovative sponsorship and endorsement deals ever made. Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP also consults and/or acts for many of the biggest brands and influencers in the world, including Intel, Will Smith, Keds, Hasbro, MillerCoors, Gwen Stefani, McDonalds, will.i.am, Coty, Fossil, Destiny's Child, Britney Spears and others.

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