Raymond Legal is a boutique entertainment law firm specializing in transactional legal services to creators, studios, production companies, writers, directors, producers, on-camera talent and other professionals within the entertainment industry.

TEAM

BRIAN RAYMOND

Founding Partner | br@raymondlegal.com | (310) 684-3692

Brian established the firm in 2011 following in-house BA/Legal positions at Los Angeles production companies GRB Entertainment and 3 Ball Productions. He represents creators, studios, production companies, directors, producers, writers, on-camera talent and other industry professionals in all areas. Brian also serves as de facto general counsel and head of business affairs for multiple firm clients lacking internal legal resources.

Brian earned a B.A. from Purdue University and his J.D. from California Western School of Law. Hailing from Indiana, Brian currently resides in Palos Verdes with his wife, three children, two dogs and one leopard gecko. (Brian infrequently works from his home office.)

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BRIAN RAYMOND

Founding Partner | br@raymondlegal.com | (310) 684-3692

Brian established the firm in 2011 following in-house BA/Legal positions at Los Angeles production companies GRB Entertainment and 3 Ball Productions. He represents creators, studios, production companies, directors, producers, writers, on-camera talent and other industry professionals in all areas. Brian also serves as de facto general counsel and head of business affairs for multiple firm clients lacking internal legal resources.

Brian earned a B.A. from Purdue University and his J.D. from California Western School of Law. Hailing from Indiana, Brian currently resides in Palos Verdes with his wife, three children, two dogs and one leopard gecko. (Brian infrequently works from his home office.)

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JENNIFER SNITKO

Partner | js@raymondlegal.com | (424) 226-1620

Jennifer serves as a partner at Raymond Legal and is a senior entertainment attorney recognized for pragmatic, solutions-oriented dealmaking. She represents studios, production companies, creators, producers, directors, and on-camera talent across all aspects of the entertainment industry, guiding projects from early development through production and distribution. She also plays a leadership role within the firm, helping to manage the attorneys and supporting an expanding roster of clients and projects.

Prior to joining Raymond Legal, Jennifer served as EVP, Business Affairs and General Counsel at 3BMG, LLC, and previously held positions at CORE Media Group (now Industrial Media), McKuin Frankel Whitehead LLP, and GRB Entertainment. Jennifer earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law. Raised in both Oregon and Indiana, Jennifer is an avid sailor and outdoor enthusiast who resides in Pacific Palisades.

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JENNIFER SNITKO

Partner | js@raymondlegal.com | (424) 226-1620

Jennifer serves as a partner at Raymond Legal and is a senior entertainment attorney recognized for pragmatic, solutions-oriented dealmaking. She represents studios, production companies, creators, producers, directors, and on-camera talent across all aspects of the entertainment industry, guiding projects from early development through production and distribution. She also plays a leadership role within the firm, helping to manage the attorneys and supporting an expanding roster of clients and projects.

Prior to joining Raymond Legal, Jennifer served as EVP, Business Affairs and General Counsel at 3BMG, LLC, and previously held positions at CORE Media Group (now Industrial Media), McKuin Frankel Whitehead LLP, and GRB Entertainment. Jennifer earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law. Raised in both Oregon and Indiana, Jennifer is an avid sailor and outdoor enthusiast who resides in Pacific Palisades.

ROTEM PERETZ

Associate | rp@raymondlegal.com | (323) 332-6024

Rotem’s practice is largely focused on providing production counsel services to the firm’s studio and production company clients, including drafting and negotiating above-the-line and below-the-line agreements, advising on intellectual property matters, facilitating rights and clearances and managing the assistance of outside counsel.

Prior to joining the firm, Rotem was an associate at Ramo Law, PC, where she assisted on development matters and served as production counsel on a variety of scripted and unscripted projects. During law school, Rotem was a legal intern at entertainment firms and companies, including The Nord Group LLP and the Sundance Institute.

Rotem earned her B.A. from SUNY Purchase College and her J.D. from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

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Aljona Begaj

Attorney | ab@raymondlegal.com | (310) 774-0730

Aljona’s practice involves a variety of transactional entertainment matters, namely working with the firm’s production company and studio clients to handle production legal matters, including securing rights and clearances, negotiating and drafting production agreements, and evaluating potential risks and counseling on risk mitigation.

Aljona earned her B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. from California Western School of Law, where she was recognized on the Dean’s Honor List on several occasions and served as Treasurer for the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.

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Aljona Begaj

Attorney | ab@raymondlegal.com | (310) 774-0730

Aljona’s practice involves a variety of transactional entertainment matters, namely working with the firm’s production company and studio clients to handle production legal matters, including securing rights and clearances, negotiating and drafting production agreements, and evaluating potential risks and counseling on risk mitigation.

Aljona earned her B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. from California Western School of Law, where she was recognized on the Dean’s Honor List on several occasions and served as Treasurer for the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.

SEAN FAUSSETT

Of Counsel | sf@raymondlegal.com | (310) 846-8710

Sean’s practice is focused on transactional entertainment matters in the non-scripted and documentary space. With an emphasis on projects for television and new media, Sean represents production companies, on-camera talent, creators, producers and other rights holders through all stages of development and production.

Sean earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Loyola Marymount University and his J.D. from Loyola Law School. Born and raised in Southern California, Sean currently resides with his wife and two children in Mar Vista.

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CONTACT

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2029 Century Park East, Suite 400
Los Angeles, Ca 90067

(310) 684-3692

We’re here to help.

2029 Century Park East Suite 400
Los Angeles, Ca 90067

(310) 684-3692

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