Entertainment & Sports,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Dec. 5, 2025
Mediation in Hollywood: Knowing how to close the deal
Negotiating Hollywood deals and mediating disputes rely on the same timeless principles: do your homework, build relationships, create graceful exits and show your cards wisely to achieve outcomes where everyone can feel like a winner.
When I was starting out in Business Affairs (BA) I learned from
veteran negotiators who showed me the ropes and shared "old school" wisdom from
the trenches. Typically, they framed it in the form of questions like, "What do
you do if...?" Admittedly, many times I had to ask for the right answer, but when
it was given, the counsel was always pure gold.
After putting in my time as a Hollywood dealmaker, I saw that I kept coming back to these pea...
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