Kim H. Swartz, Of Counsel
Kim Swartz has been an integral part of the Royal Palaces LLC Team since its inception, and is a key member of influence in its successful growth. He looks forward to helping solidify the future success of Royal Palaces.
Legal Expertise
Entertainment law representing individuals and companies in all areas of the entertainment industry, including: development, production, distribution and financing of motion picture, television, internet, new media, home video and other projects; music composing, publishing, recording and distribution; merchandising and licensing of entertainment properties; artist management; intellectual property, copyright and unfair competition.
Industry Focus
Motion picture, television, Internet and music industries; talent, including actors, writers, directors, producers, composers and musical artists for all media; film, television, Internet and music companies, including independent producers and distributors; artist managers; music catalogues
Representative Matters
- Executive positions at major and independent studios. Representing prominent and award-winning talent as well as independent film, television and music companies, including:
- Negotiating some of the largest talent agreements in the motion picture industry; Structuring and negotiating financing, production and distribution of feature films and television series;
- Structuring and negotiating record label deal for a major entertainment
- company with a major record company. Receiving producing credits in film and television. Founding and co-owning an artist management company. Attended University of Stockholm, the Royal Music Academy of Sweden, Augustana College (President, Freshman Honor Society) and the Puerto Rico Music Conservatory.
Professional, Business, and Civic Affiliations
- State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Section
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law and Patent, Trademark & Copyright Sections
- Century City Bar Association, Entertainment Law and Patent, Trademark & Copyright Sections
- Screen Actors Guild
- Swedish-American Historical Society
Other Career Experience
- Former Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Republic Pictures/Spelling Entertainment Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs and Assistant General
- Counsel, Saban Entertainment
- Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
- Counsel, Saban Entertainment Senior Production Counsel, Studio Legal Affairs and Head of Music Business Affairs, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists Studios
