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Sophia Yen

Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Sophia Yen is a prominent entertainment attorney who provides business strategy and legal services to a wide range of stakeholders in the entertainment industry. She is known and sought out for her expertise in structuring equity and debt financing deals. In recent years, she has worked on several documentaries and independent films which have premiered at Sundance, SXSW, Telluride, Venice, and Tribeca. In addition to financing, Sophia provides counsel to her clients throughout the life cycle of a project. Sophia’s work has earned her numerous industry recognitions, including being recognized on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 “Power Lawyers” list as well as being named to Variety’s “Dealmakers Impact Report” and its “Legal Impact Report” since 2018.

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Events featuring Sophia Yen
Events featuring Sophia Yen