L.A. Business Journal Names Susan Leader and Alissa Miller to “Most Influential Women Lawyers” List

April 8, 2019

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(Los Angeles) – Akin Gump litigation partner Susan Leader and entertainment partner Alissa Miller have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Most Influential Women Lawyers” list.

Ms. Leader is noted for her “impressive track record for securing favorable verdicts in highly publicized, bet-the-company cases.” Among her significant matters from the past 12-18 months, the Business Journal cites her successful representation of Bliss Media in “a marquee arbitration” against Das Films.

Das Films sued Bliss Media in 2016 for breach of contract and fraud, “alleging that it violated the parties’ agreement by wrongfully terminating the development and production of a Bliss Media-owned film and proceeding with production without Das Films.” After a four-day arbitration, the arbitrator returned an award entirely in Bliss Media’s favor.

Ms. Miller is cited as “a recognized leader” in the entertainment field, “who has handled some of the industry’s highest-visibility deals between independent movie production companies and financial institutions.” Best known for her work with major financiers for film, network television, streaming services and joint ventures, the Business Journal highlights her work this past year helping to secure financing for projects for A24, Netflix and ABC Television as well as co-financing for Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, Inc.

Ms. Miller is also recognized for having an active pro bono practice that includes “playing a key role on the team helping the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to secure trademark clearances for multiple related media pieces, including historical film footage and photography” for the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit.

All the attorneys who made the list were chosen “to be recognized for exceptional legal skill across the full spectrum of responsibility; exemplary leadership, as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards; and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large.”

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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