Entertainment Law

for Artists and Studios

The Law Office of Michael Tenzer, P.C., provides talent representation for writers, actors and directors. In addition, we offer business and legal affairs support to production companies in both scripted and unscripted content.

Current institutional clients include Amblin Television, Universal Content Productions, Scott Free Television, and FX Studios, among others.

Meet the Team

Michael Tenzer

Michael Tenzer

Founder

Michael spent ten years as Head of Business Affairs at ICM, where he negotiated deals on behalf of its clients. In addition, he led the business affairs departments for both Comedy Central and NBC.

He is comfortable on both sides of the negotiating table, bringing thirty years of expertise as a deal maker for artists, production companies and distribution platforms. Highly regarded and known for his collaborative approach and negotiating skills, he has represented a wide variety of writers, directors, performers, and producers; negotiated IP option and purchase agreements; and led contract negotiations on behalf of both US and foreign companies in licensing and format deals.

Because he’s represented both institutional and artistic interests, he understands how business and creative agendas intersect, and knows how to distill and communicate what is most important to each side.

Aline Grunwald

Partner

Aline’s background includes in-house roles at major Hollywood studios such as MGM, Sony Pictures, and Paramount Studios, complemented by her experience at leading entertainment law firms (Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern).

She offers comprehensive legal and business support to creative talent and production companies across both scripted and unscripted content, while also managing music deals for composers and songwriters.

Her French upbringing and legal education broaden the practice to the international arena, enabling representation of French directors, writers, and producers conducting business in Los Angeles and American producers conducting  business in Europe.

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