KM&M Strengthens Entertainment Practice with Veteran Attorney Dan Stone

KM&M has expanded its entertainment practice with the addition of Dan Stone as a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office. Stone brings more than 16 years of experience across entertainment, media, technology, sports, and labor and employment law to the firm, providing clients with comprehensive legal counsel during a period of rapid industry transformation.

Stone's practice encompasses a wide range of matters critical to entertainment industry clients, including intellectual property protection, contract disputes, rights of publicity and privacy, labor and employment issues, and compliance under California's Talent Agencies Act. His client roster spans the creative and corporate spectrum from artists, producers, and content owners to major studios and global corporations. He also serves as a trusted advisor to executives and founders of emerging digital and entertainment companies, guiding them through complex negotiations, partnerships, and disputes that blend innovation and creative rights.

Prior to joining KM&M, Stone served as a partner at Greenberg Glusker, a full-service Los Angeles–based firm, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in all stages of litigation and dispute resolution, including trials and appeals. His background includes serving as Assistant General Counsel at the Directors Guild of America, where he negotiated and interpreted collective bargaining agreements and advised on pension and health plan matters affecting thousands of entertainment professionals.

"Dan's combination of entertainment industry experience and labor law experience makes him an exceptional addition to our team," said Bill Zuckerman, KM&M's Managing Partner and Entertainment Group Leader. "He brings not only deep legal knowledge but also firsthand insight into how creative and business decisions intersect in this fast-evolving industry."

Stone's thought leadership has been featured in prominent publications including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Variety, where he has provided commentary on legal and labor developments shaping Hollywood. His unique perspective is further enhanced by his early career experience in television development as Director of Development for a studio-affiliated production company, giving him practical understanding of the creative process from both legal and production standpoints.

The addition of Stone strengthens KM&M's position in the competitive entertainment legal market at a time when industry professionals face increasingly complex challenges related to digital transformation, intellectual property rights, and evolving labor regulations. His expertise in navigating the intersection of creative rights and business interests provides clients with strategic advantage in negotiations and dispute resolution. Stone's background in both corporate representation and labor advocacy positions him to address the full spectrum of legal needs facing entertainment industry clients in today's rapidly changing media landscape.