Barbara Meili, Entertainment Attorney in New York
Over 42 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Shareholder; Chair, New York Entertainment and Media PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing entertainment in New York since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Barbara Meili is a shareholder; chair, new york entertainment and media practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Barbara has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Entertainment
- Handles Entertainment matters from New York, NY.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Barbara Meili: Barbara Meili is a shareholder; chair, new york entertainment and media practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Barbara has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Barbara Meili
Barbara concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Barbara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in New York
Barbara takes entertainment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Barbara agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Barbara Meili — Over 42 years of New York entertainment experience
Barbara Meili is a shareholder; chair, new york entertainment and media practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Barbara has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Barbara Meili serves as Vice Chair of the Global Entertainment and Media Practice, Co-Chair of the Sports Business Industry Group, and Chair of the New York Entertainment and Media Practice. Barbara represents clients in the U.S. television and sports industries, with a focus on licensing of media rights and sponsorship and branding agreements. Barbara also provides general corporate representation of clients in connection with joint venture arrangements for media entities as well as the sale and purchase of programming entities.
Concentrations
•Distribution of linear cable and broadcast networks and on-demand programming via multichannel platforms as well as digital platforms, whether on a subscription basis or as FAST channels.
•Distribution arrangements for all forms of video products and services via online platforms, including distribution on a subscription and/or revenue sharing basis.
•Retransmission consent agreements and network affiliation agreements, including multicast agreements.
•Sports telecast rights agreements, including joint venture arrangements for programming entities.
•Sports team and venue-related sponsorship, branding and promotional arrangements, including naming rights and jersey patch agreements.
•Regulatory issues affecting video content providers and distributors.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,' 2025-2026
•Listed, Crain's New York, 'Notable Women in Law,' 2026
•Listed, Sports Business Journal, 'Game Changes: Women in Sports Business,' 2025
•Team Member, a Law360 'Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,' 2022
•Listed, Euromoney's Expert Guides: 'Women in Business Law,' 2021-2022
•Selected, Euromoney, 'Women in Business Awards - Best in Media & Entertainment,' 2020
•Listed, The Hollywood Reporter, ' Top 20 Dealmakers of 2019, ' 2019
•Named, Cablefax 'Top Lawyer,' 2017-2018
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2005-2017
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2026
•Listed, Multichannel News, 'Top Dealmakers,' 2014
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2006-2010 and 2013-2014
•Honored, CableFAX’s 'Most Powerful Women in Cable,' 2013
•Named, U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
•Named, 'Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast,' Arrive magazine, 2011
•Listed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide, an annual listing of the leading business lawyers and law firms in the world, 2010 and 2011
•Listed, The Hollywood Reporter, 'Power Lawyers: Top 100 Outside Counsel,' 2007
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2007 and 2024
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
How Barbara handles entertainment matters
Barbara Meili serves as Vice Chair of the Global Entertainment and Media Practice, Co-Chair of the Sports Business Industry Group, and Chair of the New York Entertainment and Media Practice. Barbara represents clients in the U.S. television and sports industries, with a focus on licensing of media rights and sponsorship and branding agreements. Barbara also provides general corporate…
Who Barbara represents
Barbara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters across New York.
Credentials
Barbara Meili's legal education and bar admissions
New York Law School
J.D. · 1983
Bennington College
B.A. Comparative · 1980
Jurisdictions
Barbara's state bar admissions
New York
1984 · ACTIVE
Barbara studied at J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. Comparative in Bennington College.
Law school and academic background
Barbara completed J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. Comparative in Bennington College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Barbara runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Barbara Meili
Barbara has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Barbara's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Women in Cable & Telecommunications
membership
Locations
Barbara Meili's office in New York
Barbara's primary office is at One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Barbara Meili — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Barbara. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing entertainment attorneys in New York.
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How to hire Barbara Meili — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Barbara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Barbara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Barbara's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Barbara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Barbara
Barbara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Barbara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Barbara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Meili
How much does it cost to hire Barbara for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Barbara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Barbara offer a free consultation?
Barbara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Barbara's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Barbara's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in New York typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Barbara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Barbara take my case if I'm outside New York?
Barbara is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Barbara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Barbara?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Barbara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Barbara accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Barbara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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