RENOWNED ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC ATTORNEY GARY STIFFELMAN JOINS FROST LLP AS PARTNER

Stiffelman, a Hollywood Stalwart Representing Top Musical Artists, High-Profile Individuals, Record Labels and Executives, Will Grow New Advisory Practice for Entertainment Clients

LOS ANGELES – July 7, 2025 – Bicoastal litigation-driven firm FROST LLP today announced that Gary Stiffelman, a leading music and entertainment attorney with a four-decade career in Los Angeles, has joined as Partner. Mr. Stiffelman is known for representing some of the most significant individual artists in recent memory along with high-profile cultural leaders and executives, and he has played a leading role in catalogue acquisitions and M&A deals that have changed the shape of the music industry. At FROST LLP, he will work closely with founding partner Christopher Frost on a legal advisory practice for elite and up-and-coming artists, individual entrepreneurs, and entertainment-focused corporate clients. The comprehensive offering will provide a whole-of-career, long-term approach, ranging from identifying business opportunities to litigation avoidance and IP protection.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Stiffelman has represented recording artists, songwriters, and producers such as Prince, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Aerosmith, Robbie Robertson, Britney Spears, Scott Weiland, Eminem, Toni Braxton, Justin Timberlake, George Clinton, Giorgio Moroder, Hans Zimmer, and Yo-Yo Ma. His unparalleled experience spans corporate partnerships and merchandising; catalogue sales; label development and acquisitions; and media, record label, and touring deals. Stiffelman has advised notable artists on successful entrepreneurial projects involving major tech companies, artist-driven brands, and a variety of new products. Alongside John Branca, he represented Michael Jackson in the purchase of the Beatles catalogue and in a host of other matters for over 30 years. Mr. Stiffelman also served as counsel in the formation of Death Row Records. Among his business and cultural leader clients are comedian and showrunner Whitney Cummings; powerhouse creators Charli and Dixie D’Amelio; Girlboss author and entrepreneur Sophia Amoruso; and former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. His full bio is HERE.

“From the Firm’s beginnings, my founding partners and I always envisioned our specific value-add as not only exceptional litigation work but also litigation work guided by a commitment to client business needs and goals,” said Christopher Frost, founding partner of FROST LLP. “Establishing a boutique with custom legal advisory services from a frankly legendary attorney like Gary Stiffelman, whose whole career combines legal and business considerations, reflects our continued commitment to that model.”

Recognized by a number of media outlets as a leader in entertainment law, Mr. Stiffelman is actively engaged in the entertainment law and philanthropy communities in Los Angeles. He had previously practiced at Ziffren Brittenham for many years, and later at Greenberg Traurig. He has taught entertainment law at UCLA and served on the Board of Councilors of the USC Thornton School of Music.

“I’m delighted to partner with my longtime friend and colleague Chris Frost,” said Gary Stiffelman, Partner at FROST LLP. “I’ve come to view FROST LLP as go-to litigators, and I’m delighted to carve out a place within the firm where I can contribute the breadth of my experience in a model that deeply serves clients.”

Mr. Stiffelman’s appointment flows from the growth of the firm’s entertainment, music, and IP practice over the past year. Anchored by former CW Network co-head John D. Maatta and name partner Christopher Frost, FROST LLP’s entertainment litigation work is now supported by a full-service IP division. The firm handles general commercial litigation for corporate and individual clients in entertainment, consumer optics, emerging technologies, marketing and advertising, media, the music industry, sanitation and recycling, and real estate among other fields. FROST LLP now numbers more than 30 attorneys and is representing clients in matters across 13 states as well as those based internationally.

About FROST LLP

FROST LLP is a bicoastal litigation-driven firm delivering on an unapologetically aggressive™ approach while serving clients with sound and creative advice. The firm’s BigLaw expats, law professors, former CEOs, military veterans, and former federal prosecutors are renowned for melding legal strategy, discipline, and cogent business advice to exceed client objectives. From litigation avoidance counseling to trial and appellate legal strategy, FROST LLP represents clients from around the globe in general commercial litigation including antitrust, bankruptcy, complex business, corporate and partnership, intellectual property, and labor and employment disputes. The firm also provides advisory and full-service IP work for clients in entertainment, media, sports, and entrepreneurship. Founded in 2023, FROST LLP has offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Phoenix. Visit FROSTLLP.com for more information.