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Legal Impact Report: A Three-Time Winner for John Burke and Marissa Román Griffith in Variety's Rankings

(Los Angeles) - For the third year running, the entertainment and media practice head of Gump, P. John Burke, and partner Marissa Román Griffith have been honored by Variety in their annual Legal Power Index.

Lawyer duo John Burke and Marissa Román Griffith make a third appearance in Variety's Legal Impact...
Lawyer duo John Burke and Marissa Román Griffith make a third appearance in Variety's Legal Impact Report

Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a distinguished law firm established in 1945, has expanded its global footprint, setting up offices not only in the United States but also in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This extensive global presence makes Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP a leading international law firm in the entertainment and media industry.

The firm's entertainment and media practice has witnessed substantial growth, with key figures such as P. John Burke and Marissa Román Griffith at the helm. Burke and Griffith have been acknowledged by Variety in the annual Legal Impact Report for their significant contributions to the industry.

P. John Burke has played a crucial role in numerous high-profile partnerships and co-financing arrangements. He collaborated with ImageNation in its partnerships with Parkes/MacDonald, represented Ratpac-Dune Entertainment in its multiyear co-financing agreement with Warner Bros., and represented Dune Capital Management in the acquisition of much of Elliot Management's stake in Relativity.

Meanwhile, Marissa Román Griffith has been instrumental in financing television and film projects such as Chappie, Ted 2, and the third season of House of Cards. She also represented Media Rights Capital in its JPMorgan credit facility and in its co-financing of Sony titles.

The firm's impressive lineup of lawyers, totaling over 900, includes seasoned professionals like Nancy Long, James Joseph Benjamin Jr., Katherine R. Goldstein, Michael A. Asaro, Parvin Daphne Moyne, Peter I. Altman, Jonathan C. Poling, Charles F. Connolly, and Dan Micciche (partner emeritus).

Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's dedication to the entertainment and media industry is evident in its diverse client portfolio and its strategic expansion across various continents. With offices spread throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the firm is well-equipped to provide comprehensive legal services to clients navigating the dynamic entertainment and media landscape.

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