Brian Ascher Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as One of New York’s Most Powerful Entertainment Attorneys
Firm News | May 13, 2026
Partner Brian Ascher has been named by The Hollywood Reporter to its list of New York’s Most Powerful Entertainment Attorneys — “legal powerhouses” who “make world-class entertainment happen” while also “defending the freedoms that make it possible.” These lawyers, writes the Reporter, “were chosen based on the impact of their cases, the profiles of their clients and their reputation for success.”
Brian has secured significant victories for AMC Networks in multihundred-million-dollar litigation over profit participation tied to The Walking Dead and also recently won an important federal appeal for Bob Dylan. He is Co-Chair of our firm’s Media, Entertainment & Technology Practice Group and a member of our Litigation Practice Group. Brian represents corporate and individual clients in a wide range of complex commercial litigation in both federal and state court. His practice focuses on civil litigation, including contract, profit participation, trade secrets, and other intellectual property disputes. In addition, Brian has significant experience in litigating founder disputes and First Amendment cases.