also known as Jeremy M Evans, Jeremy Evans
Jeremy M. Evans is an award-winning attorney and industry leader based in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. Mr. Evans is an expert in best practices and negotiations in entertainment, media and sports. He represents entertainment, media, and sports clients in contractual and intellectual property negotiations with a focus on dealmaking. His clients range from Fortune 500 corporations to entrepreneurs, advertising and production companies, studios, agencies, talent, and more.
Mr. Evans is the CEO, Founder, and Managing Attorney of California Sports Lawyer®. He writes a weekly column and hosts the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans on the Bleav Network, which focuses on the latest topics and most interesting legal angles in entertainment, media, and sports law.
Within the community, Mr. Evans previously served as President of the California Lawyers Association (CLA), one of the largest voluntary bar associations in the world, and as President of the California Lawyers Foundation, the non-profit arm of CLA. He also served as Chair of CLA's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. He is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, a centennial campaign for the Rose Bowl Stadium. He serves as an advisor to entrepreneurs in entertainment, media, and sports for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and is a member of the faculty of law at the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Graduate Program in Sport Management.
Mr. Evans received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. Additionally, Mr. Evans holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law from Pepperdine University’s Rick J. Caruso School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Entertainment, Media and Sports Management from Pepperdine University’s George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management.
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Acquired: 2012
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811 Wilshire Boulevard, 17th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
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Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017
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Posted by Kasandra Ward | October 02, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Outstanding Lawyer
I found Jeremy through a friend. I was needing help with an old employer.He was extremely helpful and attentive. He responded back to me extremely quickly and help give me legal advice. i would recommend Jeremy to everyone.
"I fully endorse Jeremy. His knowledge of the entertainment, media and sports industries is top-tier. He works tirelessly for his clients and is an ambassador for the legal field."
"Jeremy Evans has a deep understanding of Entertainment, Media, and Sports law. His exceptional knowledge of contracts, intellectual property, and business agreements, combined with his sharp counsel, consistently protects and advances his clients' interests. What sets him apart is his generosity in sharing expertise and his strategic approach to achieving favorable outcomes. For anyone seeking legal guidance in these fields, I highly recommend him as a skilled and reliable professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeremy is highly professional, well-educated and consistently goes above and beyond for his clients."
"Jeremy is the go to attorney in his specialty. I would not hesitate to recommend him and am happy to endorse him."
"It's been an honor to be Jeremy's colleague for the past 14-years. He's dependable, dedicated, and exhibits a unparalleled passion for his profession. I have recommended Mr. Evens to numerous clients over the years."
"Jeremy is a smart hardworking lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. I had the privilege of working with him on a record deal when he represented an artist and I worked for the label. The deal worked out and the artist went on to achieve notable success and released several records with the label."
"When I hear sports and entertainment attorney the first person that comes to mind is Jeremy. He goes above and beyond to stay up to date with the current sports and entertainment issues. When I was a law student, Jeremy would always go the extra mile to answer my questions about the industry or connect me with who I should be speaking with."
"There is no one I've met who has such a passion for sport and entertainment than Jeremy Evans. Truly a class act and a hardworking attorney."
"Jeremy is an outstanding counsel and a great contributor. He is very knowledgeable in eSport and other business/entertainment law. With his recent educational addition, Mr. Evans is a one-stop shop for all your legal needs."
"Mr. Evans is a passionate, relatable, and skilled attorney. His clients are served well by his character and expertise."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Jeremy since law school and as a fellow attorney. Jeremy is a dedicated practitioner that provides his clients with respect and great service. Detail oriented, thoughtful, and highly respected in the legal community. I highly endorse him!"
"I've known Jeremy for 13 + years and he is someone you can trust with your legal matter. He is a real problem solver and he provides first class service in every aspect of the legal practice."
"Jeremy is a businessman who successfully works with his clients to represent them professionally in anything from legal advice to development, contract drafting, protection, and compliance. He knows how to work with his clients to make them feel confident and comfortable and is an excellent sports and entertainment attorney."
"I endorse Jeremy as a legal advocate and counselor. He is experienced and highly motivated to help his clients succeed."
"Jeremy is a great attorney. He's an irreplaceable asset to his clients and the local legal community. I endorse him without reservation."
"Jeremy is a passionate, detail-oriented, and well-respected member of the legal community. I admire Jeremy's commitment, and endorse him for his zealous advocacy of his clients."
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Southern California Rising Stars in Entertainment & Sports Law, Super Lawyers
2022
Southern California Rising Stars in Entertainment & Sports Law, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2021
Southern California Rising Stars in Entertainment & Sports Law, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2020
Southern California Rising Stars in Entertainment & Sports Law, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2019
Southern California Rising Stars in Entertainment & Sports Law, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2018
CALI Award, Sports Law, LL.M (Master of Laws), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Award at Pepperdine University School of Law
2018
2017 Regional Captain of the Year, Outreach Committee, Sports Lawyers Association
2018
Southern California Rising Stars in Entertainment & Sports Law, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2017
Top 50 Influential Business Leaders in San Diego County, The Daily Transcript
2017
Best of the Bar 2017: Sports, Entertainment, & Business Law, San Diego Business Journal - Top 100
2016
Best of the Bar 2016: Sports, Entertainment, & Business Law, San Diego Business Journal
2016
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2015
Star of the Quarter (Fall 2015), American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Committee on the Entertainment & Sports Industry
2015
Semi-Finalist: Top Attorney 2015 (Corporate Transactional), The Daily Transcript
2015
Semi-Finalist: Top Attorney 2015 (IP Transactional), The Daily Transcript
2015
Best of the Bar 2015: Sports, Entertainment, & Business Law, San Diego Business Journal
2015
Rising Stars - Entertainment and Sports Law [San Diego], Super Lawyers
2014
Semi-Finalist: Top Attorney 2014 (IP Transactional), The Daily Transcript
2014
Top Attorney Award 2014, Corporate Transactional), The Daily Transcript
2014
Best of the Bar 2014: Sports & Entertainment Law, San Diego Business Journal
2014
2014 A. Thomas Golden Honorary Alumnus of the Year Award, Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff of Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2013
San Diego County Outstanding Young Attorney for 2013!, The Daily Transcript
2012
Attorney of the Day, Law Business World
2011
Pro Bono Honors - 1700 hours, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
Leadership & Service Award - Student Bar Association, President, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
Leadership and Service, American Bar Association, Student Division, 9th Circuit
2010
High Grade Award: Trial Practice, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2010
Member of the Year, Vice-President & Editor-in-Chief, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association
2009
High Grade Award: Comparative Negotiation Strategies, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Hangzhou, China, Study Abroad
2020 - Present
Faculty of Sports Law, California State University, Long Beach | Graduate Sport Management Program
2019 - Present
Host & EP, the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast, Bleav Network
2012 - Present
Founder & CEO, California Sports Lawyer®
2024 - 2025
Senior Counsel, Global Intellectual Property, iHerb, LLC
2021 - 2022
Production Counsel, MediaMonks, Inc.
2021 - 2021
Columnist, Barrett Sports Media
2020 - 2025
Faculty of Sports Law, American Public University | Graduate Sport Management Program
2020 - 2020
Counsel, Manager of Legal Affairs, Innocean USA
2018 - 2021
Columnist, Sports Radio America
2018 - 2018
B&L Affairs, Worldwide Television/Digital Distribution, Lionsgate Films
2018 - 2020
Project Manager, Pepperdine University, Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports, & Culture (IEMSC)
2018 - 2026
Business & Legal Affairs, Advisor to Startups & Tech Companies, Pasadena City College, America's Small Business Development Center (U.S. SBA)
2017 - 2017
Business & Legal Affairs, Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation
2015 - 2017
Editorial Writer, DodgersNation.com
2014 - 2015
Radio Sports Legal Correspondent, ESPN 680, The Jim Tirey Show
2014 - 2017
Director & Adjunct Professor of Law, Center for Sports Law & Policy at Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2013 - 2015
Director, Diversity Fellowship Program (San Diego County Bar Association)
2013 - 2015
In-House Counsel, Provision Coffee, LLC
2011 - 2012
Graduate Law Clerk, Superior Court Of California County Of San Diego
2009 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, Lepiscopo & Morrow, LLP
2009 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, Office Of The Public Defender San Diego County
2009 - 2017
Founder & Director, National Sports Law Negotiation Competition (Center for Sports Law & Policy at Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
2006 - 2008
Client Finance Coordinator, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
2005 - 2006
Legislative Aide & Field Representative, State Senator George Runner, 17th District (Ret.)
2002 - 2003
Legislative Aide, Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, California State Assembly, 36th District (Ret.)
2018 - Present
UCLA Alumni Association, DTLA NetworkPresident; Immediate Past President; Member
2017 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember, Business, Entertainment, IP/Media Sections
2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember, Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section
2016 - Present
Contributing Writer at Entertainment and Sports LawyerABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
2014 - Present
Sports Lawyers AssociationSouthern California Outreach Co-Captain; Member
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports IndustriesMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2021 - 2023
California Lawyers AssociationPresident
2019 - 2021
California Lawyers AssociationVice President
2017 - 2018
TYL (The Young Lawyer magazine)Associate Editor
2016 - 2017
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionVice-Director of Committees, Content Manager
2016 - 2016
Contributing WriterScoutables.com
2015 - 2016
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Committee on the Entertainment and Sports IndustryCo-Chair
2015 - 2019
Solo and Small Firm SectionChair, Treasurer, Editor-in-Chief, Executive Committee & Member
2015 - 2016
Contributing WriterFrontOfficeSports.org
2014 - 2017
State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Law Section, Entertainment and Sports Law Interest GroupMember
2013 - 2016
San Diego County Bar AssociationCo-Chair of the SDCBA Career Development Program
2012 - 2017
Board of Directors at Alumni Association of Thomas Jefferson School of LawPast President & Member
2012 - 2020
San Diego Lawyer magazineEditorial Board & Contributor
2012 - 2017
Entertainment and Sports Law Section, San Diego County Bar AssociationPast Chair & Member
2012 - 2014
New Lawyer Division, San Diego County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2014
Ian Stewart Memorial CommitteeChairman
2010 - 2011
Student Bar Association, Thomas Jefferson School of LawPresident
2009 - 2010
"The Jeffersonian" (Student newspaper at Thomas Jefferson School of Law)Editor-in-Chief
2009 - 2010
Student Bar Association, Thomas Jefferson School of LawVice President
2009 - 2017
San Diego Entertainment & Sports LawyersSports Law Advisor to the Board & Member
2008 - 2009
Student Bar Association, Thomas Jefferson School of Law1L Class Representative
2020
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
2018
LL.M - Master of Laws
2011
J.D. - Doctor of Law
2005
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts
2003
A.A. - Associate of Arts
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