Ellie L. Heisler

Ellie L. Heisler is a partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, where she leads the Entertainment group and co-leads the Esports & Gaming practice. She represents brands, content creators, celebrities, professional athletes, and entertainment companies in licensing, intellectual property, endorsements, and media transactions. With a deep understanding of the entertainment, advertising, and digital industries, Ellie helps her clients protect their assets, expand their businesses, and navigate complex legal matters.

Ellie earned her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and later obtained her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She is admitted to practice in California and is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Ellie has built a highly respected career in entertainment law, representing leading brands, digital creators, influencers, and media companies. She provides strategic guidance on brand protection, licensing agreements, intellectual property rights, and compliance with advertising regulations. Her expertise includes negotiating endorsement deals, securing licensing agreements, and advising clients on blockchain and digital asset transactions.

Ellie partners with leading creators, celebrities, athletes, and brands to protect, grow, and monetize their intellectual property in the digital age. She counsels top-earning influencers on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, negotiating and structuring endorsement, sponsorship, brand partnership, and collaboration deals. Ellie also serves as outside counsel to talent management companies, advertising agencies, and entertainment businesses, guiding them on FTC compliance, influencer marketing disclosures, and IP protection strategies.

Recognized for her excellence, Ellie L. Heisler has been named to Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report, Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers List, and Best Lawyers in America® for Copyright Law. She leads in entertainment, esports, and digital media, helping clients navigate legal challenges and achieve long-term success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Nixon Peabody
• Executive Council, Women’s Leadership Network
• Mentor, Loyola Law School Entertainment Fellow
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Los Angeles
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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