Peter Kaufman

Peter Kaufman is a partner at Kaufman Abdel-Aal LLP, a law firm based in the Greater Los Angeles Area.1 He is an experienced attorney specializing in entertainment law with over 30 years of experience in the industry.1

Professional Background

Peter Kaufman's expertise covers various aspects of entertainment law, including:

• Complex entertainment financing
• Film, television, and new media production and distribution
• Representation of talent and executives
• Corporate finance and start-ups
• Licensing and litigation

He has been a partner at Kaufman Abdel-Aal LLP since October 2018.1 Prior to this, he ran his own firm, Kaufman Entertainment Law Group, PC, from May 2001 to October 2018.1

Career History

Kaufman's career in the entertainment industry includes several notable positions:

• General Counsel & VP Business Affairs at comedyworld.com (2000-2001)
• VP Business and Legal Affairs at Film Roman, Inc. (1998-2000)
• Director, Business and Legal Affairs at Artisan Entertainment (1996-1998)

Education and Accolades

Peter Kaufman holds a JD from Boston University School of Law and a BA from Emory University.1 He has received several professional recognitions:

• AV Preeminent Lawyer rating from Martindale Hubbell (2014-present)
• Superb Lawyer rating from Avvo (2015-present)
• Superlawyer designation by Thomson Reuters (2017-present)

Approach to Legal Practice

Kaufman leverages his extensive experience, including roles as head of legal affairs, business affairs, and general counsel, to provide practical legal counsel and business advice to his clients.1 He is known for his ability to focus on both legal details and the big picture to facilitate deal-making in the entertainment industry.