KM&M Bolsters Entertainment Practice with Veteran Media Executive Kevin Ellman

KM&M, a prominent law firm with over 50 years of experience in labor, employment, and immigration matters, has significantly strengthened its entertainment labor practice with the strategic addition of Kevin D. Ellman as Of Counsel. Ellman brings more than two decades of senior-level, in-house insight from some of the world's most influential media companies, including Paramount Global and The Walt Disney Company. His practice uniquely combines high-level labor strategy with hands-on leadership in business and legal affairs, enabling him to deliver integrated counsel that thoughtfully aligns labor relations, business objectives, and legal risk management. This approach is shaped by years of executive decision-making at the highest levels of the industry, making him a valuable asset to the firm's clients.

Kevin D. Ellman joins KM&M following his tenure as Senior Vice President of Labor Relations at Paramount Media Networks, where he oversaw labor relations and developed strategy across traditional and digital platforms. His extensive background includes previous roles as Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Viacom Media Networks and Vice President of Business Affairs at Disney/ABC Television Group. In these positions, he managed business and legal matters for major global entertainment franchises and exhibition platforms. His broad experience spans animated and live-action content for television, streaming, and theatrical release; content licensing and distribution; commercials and social media campaigns; consumer products; live entertainment including concert tours and theme park attractions; podcast production; video games; music composition and licensing; employment of minors; and the application of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence in media.

Bill Zuckerman, KM&M's Managing Partner and Entertainment Group Leader, emphasized that Kevin's executive-level experience provides a unique perspective that will be extremely valuable to clients, as he understands both the legal framework and the operational realities facing media companies today. Ellman, who earned his J.D. from the Cardozo School of Law and holds a B.A. from UCLA, is admitted to practice in New York. The firm, known for combining large-firm expertise with boutique flexibility, represents a diverse range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups. For more information, visit the KM&M website.