Joel D. Katz

Joel D. Katz is an American entertainment lawyer and executive based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the Founding Chairman of the Global Entertainment and Media Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, an international law firm.

Katz is known for representing numerous high-profile artists in the music, film, television, and sports industries. His clients have included a wide range of performers, producers, and executives.

His practice focuses on transactional entertainment law, including contract negotiations, intellectual property rights, endorsements, sponsorships, and mergers and acquisitions involving entertainment companies. He has also been involved in various entertainment-related business ventures.

Katz is frequently recognized in industry publications and rankings for his expertise and influence in entertainment law. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been involved in philanthropic endeavors related to the entertainment industry and arts education. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, College of Law.