Robert Darwell and Adam Streisand were named to Forbes’ 2026 list of “America’s Top Lawyers”. The list recognizes “the leading dealmakers, litigators, advisers and strategists—at firms of all sizes—who stand apart in an extraordinarily competitive field,” according to the publication.
Darwell is among the entertainment industry’s most respected and sought-after legal advisors, representing legendary names like Amazon MGM Studios, Disney, Paramount, Gaumont, Focus Features, Meta, and others. As Head of Global Media at Sheppard, he leads a 28-lawyer team that collectively speaks 12 languages and handles sophisticated development, production and rights agreements for marquee projects. He also supports major acquisitions and guides clients worldwide on emerging issues at the intersection of sports, music, and advertising/branding.
Streisand is known for his high-profile victories in courtrooms across the U.S. Celebrities, musicians, pro sports franchises, athletes and some of the world’s wealthiest individuals and families turn to Streisand for battles over inheritance, fiduciary conduct and business succession. He recently secured a landmark victory for Rupert Murdoch in the real-life “Succession” story, anointing as his successor son Lachlan to lead arguably the world’s most powerful media empire for decades to come.
Forbes compiles this annual list through a rigorous, multi-stage research and scoring process based on nominations, desk research, peer recommendations and editorial review.
See the full 2026 list here.