Recognition
Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner Named to Variety's New Leaders Class of 2026
Greenberg Glusker congratulates Corporate Partner Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner on being named to Variety's New Leaders class of 2026.
Each year, Variety names a new class of leaders, spotlighting the next generation of leadership in the entertainment industry by profiling the most promising individuals 40 and under who are taking on growing responsibilities. Honorees span the disciplines that keep the industry moving — film, television, music, digital media, representation, and law — and are recognized for their career trajectories, innovation, and impact.
Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner is a trusted corporate and transactional advisor to some of the most culturally influential companies, founders, celebrities, creators, and investors operating at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer brands, sports, music, talent, and the creator economy. Over more than a decade, he has built a sophisticated practice guiding high-profile clients through transformative M&A transactions, strategic investments, venture financings, brand launches, and outside general counsel matters. His representative work includes advising Barstool Sports in its financings, sale to Penn National Gaming, and repurchase from Penn; Kim Kardashian's SKIMS and Khloé Kardashian's Good American in formation, financing, and ongoing corporate matters; Jomboy Media in its strategic partnership with Major League Baseball; Theorist Inc. in its sale to LunarX; Jen Atkin's Ouai Haircare in its sale to Procter & Gamble; and Emma Grede and Jens Grede in their partnership with the NFL and Fanatics to launch Off Season. He also advises Tom Hanks's Hanx Coffee, Momofuku, Warner Music, and top creators and representation businesses. Eric's recent recognitions include The Hollywood Reporter's top sports and content creator lawyers, Legal 500 US Elite Los Angeles – Corporate M&A (2026), and LA Times Studios' 2026 Sports Business Visionaries.
