Sheppard Mullin Partner and Head of Global Media Robert Darwell has again been recognized as a "Power Lawyer" by The Hollywood Reporter (THR), marking his 19th consecutive appearance on one of the industry's most coveted lists.
Darwell was highlighted for negotiating multiple deals for Amazon MGM Studios (Amazon), including the development and production agreements for one of the studio's most successful unscripted shows to date, "Beast Games," produced and hosted by social media star MrBeast. THR also noted that Darwell negotiated Amazon's acquisition of "The Accountant 2" starring Ben Affleck, as well as rights to a documentary on tennis champion Roger Federer and Reese Witherspoon's producer agreement for the rom-com "You're Cordially Invited."
Darwell is one of the entertainment industry's most recognized legal advisors. He was most recently awarded "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" by the Beverly Hills Bar Association and is consistently named as a leading entertainment lawyer by Variety, Billboard, Chambers USA and more.
Read the 2025 THR Power Lawyer list here.