Acclaimed Entertainment Attorney and Executive Alison Finley Joins PierFerd; Notable Growth for Media, Entertainment & Sports Practice Group
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2024 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP ("PierFerd") proudly announces that Alison Finley has joined as a Partner in the Corporate Department. With an extensive career in the entertainment industry spanning over 25 years, Alison brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. She joins us from her prior role as Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group.
Alison is a highly accomplished professional who focuses on business development, deal structuring, client management, leadership, negotiation, and legal affairs. She has held key roles such as Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and Executive Vice President within global entertainment companies throughout her career and represented both iconic talent and groundbreaking entrepreneurial ventures in private practice. Alison is widely recognized as a seasoned executive with a deep understanding of the entertainment landscape and a track record of success.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Alison has contributed to philanthropic efforts, most notably as a member of the Board of Trustees of The T.J. Martell Foundation.
Alison Finley's addition to PierFerd represents a significant strategic expansion to the firm's Global Media, Entertainment & Sports practice. Her wealth of experience and strategic vision will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth of PierFerd's talented team of multi-disciplinary attorneys and their vast array of clients throughout the business of pop culture.
Alison's arrival follows the recent additions of Steve Sidman, Mackenzie Welch, David Chidekel, and Denise Stevens in the last three months, further solidifying PierFerd's standing in the industry. PierFerd is thrilled to welcome Alison to the team and eagerly anticipates the invaluable contributions she will undoubtedly make in her new role.
“We could not be more excited about Alison’s decision to join PierFerd. She brings extraordinary industry experience and will have an indelible impact on our best-in-class entertainment practice,” said A. Michael Pierson, PierFerd Co-Chairman.
Steve Sidman, Co-Chair of PierFerd’s Global Media, Entertainment & Sports practice group, noted, “As with Denise Stevens before her, I have known and admired Alison Finley essentially my entire career, having been on the opposite side of deals from her for more than two decades. I much prefer being on the same team as Alison, so the minute I learned of her free agency, I leaped at the opportunity to ask her to join us. I am thrilled to finally work alongside my cherished friend after all these years.”
“I am excited to add Alison’s perspective as a formidable, seasoned executive to the team, deepening our bench of stellar attorneys and enriching the value we bring to our clients,” added Denise Stevens, Co-Chair of PierFerd’s Global Media, Entertainment & Sports practice group. “I’m very much looking forward to collaborating with Alison as a valued member of the team.”
About PierFerd
PierFerd is an international law firm serving clients globally from over 20 markets. Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP (Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England, with registered number OC449880, and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registered number 8006801. PierFerd UK is connected with its affiliate in the United States, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, although they are two separate legal entities. The word “partner” denotes a member of PierFerd UK or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.) PierFerd’s 170+ partners have extensive experience practicing at top global law firms, including Am Law-ranked, regional and boutique law firms, experience in federal and state government, and senior in-house counsel roles. PierFerd’s partners practice in over 80 practice areas including corporate, employment, litigation, and intellectual property.
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