Matthew Dysart

Partner
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Representative Experience

Film, TV, Music

  • Represent a diversified entertainment and media company as outside general counsel for all entertainment matters, including a co-production deal with Telemundo for a music competition show, a joint venture with Televisa, dealmaking with the Estate of Selena Quintanilla for various projects, podcast production and distribution deals, and more.
  • Represented a production and creative design company in all business affairs matters, including creative and production design for international touring artists and engagements at The Sphere Las Vegas.
  • Represented a production company in the development and production of a docuseries featuring the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team preparing for the 2026 World Cup, in collaboration with the United States Soccer Federation, and a licensing deal with HBO.
  • Represented the production company of a well-known actor in content dealmaking.

Digital / New Media

  • Represented a sports and entertainment media company as outside general counsel, including for a podcast distribution deal, as well as other content sponsorship and licensing deals.
  • Represented a digital media company in connection with talent joint venture deals, including partnerships for digital-first sports content.
  • Represented a social-native content studio and network as outside general counsel, including talent and brand sponsorship dealmaking.
  • Represented an outdoor lifestyle and media brand as outside general counsel. Principal deals include a podcast slate deal with iHeart, FAST distribution deals, and various IP, corporate, and employment-related matters.
  • Represented a western lifestyle-themed venture in talent dealmaking and content distribution.
  • Represented a digital sports media company in connection with content licensing and talent dealmaking.
  • Represented a media production company as outside general counsel, including venture fundraising, podcast distribution deals, talent deals, and other matters.
  • Represented a mission-driven content venture in podcast, feature film, and television IP development and licensing deals.
  • Represented a digital-native talent management and production venture in formation, fundraising, and content dealmaking.
  • Represented a new journalism venture in formation, fundraising, and dealmaking.
  • Represented a digital-native talent management and production venture in reorganization and talent dealmaking.

Personalities

  • Represented an entrepreneur and media personality in a podcast production and distribution deal with Audacy.
  • Represented a media company founded by professional athletes in a podcast production and distribution deal with Vox Media.
  • Represented a podcast host in a distribution deal with PodcastOne.
  • Represented a digital creator in a principal cast deal for Amazon’s Influenced, brand deals, a publishing agreement for a forthcoming book, and podcast dealmaking.
  • Represented a reality TV personality in a deal with Meta for an AI-powered chat personality.
  • Represented the creators of a top improv comedy podcast in a distribution deal with Audacy.
  • Represented a women-focused meditation podcast network in a distribution deal with Audacy.
  • Represented a digital creator in talent matters, including brand engagements.

Tech

  • Represented a media technology company in the negotiation of video and audio licensing deals with OpenAI and various other artificial intelligence platforms.
  • Represented an AI-powered audio licensing platform as outside general counsel, including a groundbreaking partnership deal with SiriusXM for vocal attributes of high-profile personalities.