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Dionne Gordon, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA

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Dionne Gordon is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.

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Entertainment
  • Handles Entertainment matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026).

About Dionne Gordon: Dionne Gordon is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Dionne takes on

Dionne concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dionne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Dionne takes entertainment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dionne agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Dionne Gordon — entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles

Dionne Gordon is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.

Dionne Gordon is counsel to the Entertainment group and has a range of experience in entertainment transactions and production. She specializes in unscripted television, entertainment news, talk shows and live productions for both broadcast and cable television. Ms. Gordon is recognized in Variety’s 2023 Legal Impact Report for her work in Entertainment law. Additionally, The Legal 500 lists her as a “Key Lawyer” in Media & Entertainment for 2023 and Best Lawyers in America included her in the "Ones to Watch" editions for Entertainment and Sports Law in 2024-2025.

Most recently, Ms. Gordon worked in-house at Embassy Row Entertainment and NBC Universal. At Embassy Row Ms. Gordon handled development and production deals with various networks, structuring and negotiating deals with creatives, financiers, and on-camera talent. She also handled production legal on many projects addressing rights issues, risk-analysis, intellectual property and fair-use.

At NBC Universal, Ms. Gordon handled production legal for broadcast television, specializing in news and live programs. In addition to risk-analysis, licensing, and negotiating producer and talent agreements, she directed legal training for entertainment news programs. She educated producers, editors and writers on defamation, privacy, intellectual property, rights and clearances and network standards and practices. Ms. Gordon also worked in business affairs for studio and cable groups at NBC, handling development, production, talent agreements and agency packages. She also has experience in sports law, formerly consulting for the NBA’s New Jersey Nets (now the Brooklyn Nets) in negotiating television agreements.

Ms. Gordon has also worked on the creative side of entertainment. She is a graduate of USC’s Cinematic Arts Peter Stark Producing Program, and before practicing law developed film and television projects for award winning producers and writer-directors. She is admitted to practice in California.

Working with Dionne on a entertainment matter

Dionne Gordon is counsel to the Entertainment group and has a range of experience in entertainment transactions and production. She specializes in unscripted television, entertainment news, talk shows and live productions for both broadcast and cable television. Ms. Gordon is recognized in Variety ’s 2023 Legal Impact Report for her work in Entertainment law. Additionally, The Legal 500 lists her…

Who Dionne represents

Dionne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Seton Hall University

    J.D. · 2014

  • University of Southern California

    B.A

Jurisdictions

Dionne's state bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

Dionne studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.A in University of Southern California.

Law school and academic background

Dionne completed J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.A in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dionne runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Dionne has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Variety

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Variety (2026).

Locations

Dionne Gordon's office in Los Angeles

Dionne's primary office is at 2029 Century Park East, Los Angeles, California, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2029 Century Park East

Los Angeles, California 90067

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Hiring guide

How to hire Dionne Gordon — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dionne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Dionne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dionne'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; Dionne will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Los Angeles, California

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 Dionne

Dionne 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. Dionne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Dionne'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 Dionne Gordon

  • How much does it cost to hire Dionne for a entertainment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dionne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Dionne offer a free consultation?

    Dionne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dionne's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Dionne's current terms during booking.

  • How long do entertainment cases in California 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. Dionne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Dionne take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Dionne is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dionne 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 Dionne?

    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. Dionne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Dionne accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Dionne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Entertainment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Dionne handles entertainment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.

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