Russ August & Kabat congratulates Ashley R. Yeagan who was selected for inclusion in Variety‘s ‘Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022’ list, which was published on November 09, 2022. The list profiles newly emerging executives and talent in the entertainment business. Click here to view Variety‘s 2022 ‘Hollywood’s New Leaders’ list.
Ashley R. Yeargan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat and a member of its Media & Entertainment and Litigation & Trial groups. She has represented a variety of clients in the media and entertainment industry, including actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, managers, small studios, production companies, and video game companies. Ashley focuses her practice on matters involving defamation, rights of privacy and publicity, copyright and trademark infringement, and breach of contract. She has litigated in federal and state courts as well as before various arbitral tribunals in California.
Billboard recognized Ashley in its 2022 “Top Music Lawyers” list. The Hollywood Reporter recognized Ashley in 2021 and 2022 on its “Power Lawyers: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys” list and on its “2016 Top 35 Under 35” list of executives in the entertainment industry. Also in 2016, Ashley was named in Variety‘s Legal Impact Report as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation. Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Ashley as one of LA’s most influential attorneys on its 2020 “Top Women Lawyers” list. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2012-2020 and 2022, as well as selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch from 2021 – 2023.