LA Times Studios Recognizes Lisa Callif and Chris Perez as 2026 “Entertainment Business Visionaries”

The firm is pleased to announce that Partners Lisa Callif and Chris Perez were recently named 2026 “Entertainment Business Visionaries” by LA Times Studios for their outstanding accomplishments over the past year. The third annual issue honors some of the most influential lawyers, accountants, financial experts, lenders, bankers, and other players in the industry, describing them as being “among the entertainment world’s most valuable architects – the individuals whose guidance helps productions launch, companies expand, deals close and careers flourish.”

LA Times Studios highlights Lisa’s work advising scripted projects such as Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” the Sundance Award-winner “Didi,” and John Early’s “Maddie’s Secret.” The profile also delves into her expertise with artificial intelligence and personal rights, as well as fair use, evidenced by her production counsel work on the Emmy-winning “Pee-wee as Himself.”

Chris’s profile lauds his work on high-profile, multi-year media properties, including serving as production counsel on Apple’s docuseries “Mr. Scorsese,” directing risk assessments for the documentary “Deepfaking Sam Altman,” and navigating the legal, defamation and parody clearances required for NEON to secure the commercial release of “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.” 

To view Lisa and Chris’s full profiles, click below.

Lisa Callif – LA Times Studios 2026 “Entertainment Business Visionaries”

Chris Perez – LA Times Studios 2026 “Entertainment Business Visionaries”