Renowned entertainment and media attorney Tom Ara is departing from his current role at DLA Piper to spearhead a new practice group at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP. This strategic move will see Ara taking the helm of Weil’s entertainment, sports, and media practice as a partner within the firm’s U.S. private equity group, operating out of their Los Angeles office.
Ara’s tenure at DLA Piper was marked by his role as global co-chair of the firm’s media, sports, and entertainment group, where he spent approximately seven years. His illustrious legal career also includes positions at Greenberg Traurig, Reed Smith, and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. Ara’s extensive experience and leadership in the field make his transition to Weil a significant development for both the firm and the broader legal community involved in entertainment and media.
While at DLA Piper, Ara provided legal counsel to numerous high-profile clients within entertainment and media sectors. His move to Weil, as noted by a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News, suggests a strategic reinforcement of Weil’s capabilities and ambitions in handling complex transactions and legal matters for the entertainment industry.