LA Times Again Names Three Akin Partners as “Visionaries” in Banking and Finance
Los Angeles Times has once again recognized three Akin media & entertainment partners Marissa Román Griffith, Alissa Miller and Vanessa Roman in its Banking and Finance Visionaries feature.
As L.A. Times noted, “these individuals are the thought leaders and innovators who are meeting today’s challenges and charting the financial path toward a secure tomorrow for corporations and clients.”
Marissa is characterized as a “trailblazer and influencer in media and entertainment law.” She is spotlighted for her leadership beyond her legal work and active contribution to diversity and mentoring initiatives within the firm’s Los Anges office. Marissa is also noted for serving as a trustee of the Mexican American Bar Foundation and on the advisory board of Female Executives in Media & Entertainment. “Her expertise is recognized by industry publications and legal organizations, and she is consistently named among the field’s leading lawyers by Variety and Euromoney’s Expert Guides.”
Alissa is recognized as “one of Hollywood’s premier dealmakers,” recognized as orchestrating “high-profile transactions” and spearheading “innovative pro bono initiatives focused on media and entertainment.” She is noted for her leadership due to her role of partner in charge for the firm’s L.A. office and leading efforts “aiding over two dozen independent production companies affected by pandemic-related shutdowns.” She is also recognized for her pro bono efforts, “supporting institutions like the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and Public Counsel, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice.”
Vanessa, L.A. Times writes, is a “prominent figure in Akin’s entertainment team and the corporate entertainment domain, earning recognition for her leadership and expertise.” She is recognized for some of her notable deals advising clients such as Comerica Bank; MUFG Bank, Ltd.; East West Bank; and Bank of America regarding financing for multiple single-project loans for film and TV projects. She is also spotlighted for her pro bono contribution to organizations like the American Film Institute and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
