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Matthew Dysart, an experienced entertainment attorney recognized by both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, has deep expertise across television, feature films, podcasts, digital media & technology, and the creator economy.

He has handled more than $2B in corporate development, M&A, film & TV slate finance, and production deals acting as outside general counsel and deal advisor to production companies, creators, and tech firms.

Matthew’s practice includes representing several leading podcast, digital media, and film & television production companies and talent, many of which leverage their brands into successful consumer products, publishing, and live event ventures. Noteworthy clients include: HYBE, MeatEater, Jordan Harbinger, Jomboy Media, Teton Ridge, and Front Office Sports.

Matthew is known for crafting durable, future-proofed deals in collaboration with finance and strategy stakeholders, calling upon his deep experience and relationships with industry executives to forecast negotiation outcomes and secure successful results.

Before joining the firm, Matthew was the Head of Podcast Business Affairs for Spotify, Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Entertainment One, and Head of Legal and Business Affairs at AwesomenessTV.

    • Member, Franchise Media Collective (FMC)
    • Listed in The Hollywood Reporter's Top Content Creator Lawyers, 2025
    • Listed in The Hollywood Reporter's Top Sports Lawyers, 2025
    • Listed in Variety's Legal Impact Report, 2025
    • Listed in Variety's Hollywood's New Leaders
    • Listed in The Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen
    • Listed in Legal 500, US Elite Los Angeles - Media and Entertainment, 2026
    • Listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers, 2026
    • California
    • Columbia Law School (J.D., 2008)
      • Columbia Business Law Review
      • Stone Scholar
    • Tufts University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2004)
      • English
      • History