Jonathan D. West

Jonathan D. West is a Los Angeles partner at Latham & Watkins, who works in entertainment, sports, & media law. He advises celebrities, companies, investors, and buyers on agreements that shape brands, productions, and creative assets. His work includes personal service deals, intellectual property licenses, joint ventures, advertising campaigns, and signature product lines. He also handles music asset purchases and music licensing matters. His approach supports clients who need clear deal terms, protected rights, and practical guidance in complex entertainment business negotiations and transactions.

Jonathan earned his J.D. from UCLA School of Law. He earned his B.A. from UCLA, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. His legal education gave him the base for handling detailed contracts, rights issues, and business terms. His undergraduate record also reflects strong academic preparation before law school. He is admitted to practice in California, which supports his work with clients in a major entertainment and media market. His training helps him connect legal rules with business goals.

Jonathan has a law career including advising well-known talent on brand ambassador roles, television and radio agreements, speaking engagements, publishing deals, endorsements, and corporate ventures. He has represented clients connected with film, television, music, restaurants, beauty brands, sports, podcasts, video games, and gaming. He also advises companies on licensing, product placement, production agreements, and acquisitions. His experience includes matters involving music catalogs, podcast rights, animated productions, and branded entertainment. This work requires steady judgment, contract knowledge, and understanding of major creative industries.

Jonathan D. West helps clients by turning business plans into workable legal agreements. For celebrities and estates, he helps protect name, image, publicity, and intellectual property rights. For companies and investors, he helps structure deals that support growth, content use, catalog purchases, and brand expansion. His work can reduce risk, define ownership, and support long-term business value. Recognition from Variety, Legal 500 US, and The Hollywood Reporter reflects his strong role in entertainment, sports, media, and music industry transactions nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

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

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