Law360: Ex-Sheppard Mullin Media Atty Joins O’Melveny In Calif.
February 24, 2025
O’Melveny announced today that leading media and entertainment dealmaker Leif Cervantes de Reinstein has joined the Century City office as a partner in the firm’s Entertainment, Sports and Media Industry Group. His arrival further expands the firm’s renowned entertainment transactional capabilities and bolsters O’Melveny’s formidable roster of award-winning entertainment and media-focused lawyers. “O’Melveny is an entertainment powerhouse, with a brand that’s on-par with the best firms in the world, and I’m excited to join such an iconic firm,” Cervantes de Reinstein said. “I was drawn to O’Melveny’s expansive global platform and its storied tradition in the entertainment industry of providing superior client service dating back to the golden age of Hollywood.” Bradley J. Butwin, chair of O’Melveny, said in a statement: “Leif is highly regarded — in Hollywood and beyond — for his deep industry knowledge, wide-ranging experience, and record of success on behalf of his clients across the media and entertainment ecosystem. He is a perfect addition to our firm, and we are delighted to welcome him aboard.”
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