Andrew Levin, jd, cpa
Arbitrator & Mediator
Andy Levin is an experienced media & entertainment industry executive. He is a lawyer and a CPA, and has a long record of closing many high value and complex transactions. He served for many years as general counsel and head of government relations of several large, public companies, including Clear Channel, iHeartMedia, and Live Nation.
In his most recent role as general counsel of Relativity Media, Levin was responsible for managing all corporate legal functions, including Human Resources, litigation, and business and legal affairs, for the mini-major film studio.
Prior to joining Relativity, Levin was a senior executive with T-Mobile, where he led all U.S. government relations, representing T-Mobile’s interests before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, the Department of Justice, and other government agencies.
Levin currently serves as a private arbitrator and mediator for New Era ADR, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), and NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation), where he facilitates resolution of investment-related, employment law, contract disputes and other matters involving both individuals and businesses.
Levin also serves as a Subchapter V of Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee. In that role, he is appointed to cases by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to help debtors and creditors mediate disputes and develop consensual plans of reorganization.
Practice Areas
Entertainment & Intellectual Property
Business structuring and transactional cases
Copyright and trademark infringement claims
Distribution and talent contract disputes
Licensing and royalties
Endorsement and sponsorships
Employment
Wage & hour disputes
Workplace discrimination & harassment
Wrongful termination
Severance negotiations and disputes
Business & Finance
Bankruptcy and banking disputes
Fiduciary claims
Transactional disputes
Dissolution agreements
Real Estate – Residential
Purchase – sale disputes
Construction and development disputes
Landlord-tenant claims
Property line and other owner disputes
Experience
FairPoint Solutions, Principal (2019–current): Provide mediation and arbitration services through service on rosters of New Era ADR, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) and CDSP (California Dispute Settlement Program); facilitate consensual plans of reorganization in bankruptcy through appointment as Subchapter V Trustee to Chapter 11 cases by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
Relativity Media, General Counsel (2015–current): Lead legal and HR team for Hollywood studio-level film production and distribution company that has produced, distributed or structured financing for over 200 motion pictures.
T-Mobile USA, SVP Government Affairs (2014–2015): As member of senior leadership team, led the legislative and regulatory affairs teams for U.S. operations.
iHeartMedia (f/k/a Clear Channel), EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary (2002–2010): Provided legal direction and strategy for all business initiatives undertaken by $24 billion public company, inclusive of Radio, Television, Outdoor and Live Nation divisions, and its 30,000 employees worldwide. Led team of 40 in-house lawyers, and managed work of 200+ outside counsel worldwide.
U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee, Chief Counsel (1995–2002): Served as chief policy advisor to former “dean of the House,” Committee Chairman John D. Dingell, and counseled House members on all mass media, telecommunications and internet policy matters.
Education
Master of Laws program | Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law, Malibu, CA
Juris Doctor | Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, Arlington, VA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance | George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Awards & Groups
Association of Bankruptcy Trustees | Member, Executive Committee | Co-Chair, Legislative Subcommittee
American Bar Association | Member, Section of Dispute Resolution
Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel, Los Angeles, California
Past Chairman | Leadership Advisory Committee
Licenses & Credentials
Member, State Bar of Virginia
Registered In-House Counsel, State Bar of California
Certified Public Accountant, Virginia Board of Accountancy
Certified Mediator, Los Angeles and Ventura County Superior Courts
Appointment, Case by Case Subchapter V Trustee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for CDCA
Registered In-House Counsel, State Bar of California
Certified Public Accountant, Virginia Board of Accountancy
Certified Mediator, Los Angeles and Ventura County Superior Courts
Appointment, Case by Case Subchapter V Trustee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for CDCA
Phone: (818) 817-6310
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