Barbara M. Rubin

Glaser Weil Partner and Entertainment Department Co-chair Barbara M. Rubin is a veteran entertainment attorney who puts her extensive in-house studio business and legal affairs experience to work for writers, producers, actors, directors and small production companies in both reality and scripted television and film. She was dubbed a "top industry negotiator" by Emmy Magazine, named a "Top Dealmaker" by Broadcasting & Cable magazine and is included on both the Best Lawyers in America and Southern California Super Lawyers list. Variety has recognized Ms. Rubin in its "Legal Impact Report" for each of the last four years and has quoted her numerous times as an expert in her field. She is hailed for her work as an educator, including her role as Assistant Visiting Professor and Executive Director of the Entertainment Law Practicum at Loyola Law School.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Rubin was a co-founding partner of the entertainment law firm of Peter Rubin & Simon. She has served as the head of Business and Legal Affairs for Spelling Television (reporting directly to Aaron Spelling), A&E Television Networks (West Coast) and Rysher Entertainment. Ms. Rubin came up through the business and legal affairs departments of CBS Television and Theatrical Films as well as Disney Television.