Hala Khalil is a dual-licensed attorney in Lebanon and California, based in the Entertainment, Technology, and Advertising Practice Group in Sheppard’s Century City office.
Hala's practice focuses on representing studios, media and tech companies, producers, streamers, and podcast companies on a wide range of transactional matters, with an emphasis on development and production across television, film, digital media, and emerging technologies – including talent agreements and rights acquisitions.
Prior to joining Sheppard, Hala began her legal career in Lebanon, where she worked on various development projects and productions across the Middle East, including Arabic adaptations of multiple American and European titles.
Hala received her Licence en Droit (J.D. equivalent) from the Lebanese University and her LL.M. (Master of Laws) as a Fulbright scholar from UCLA School of Law, where she graduated first in her class. She also served as the student speaker representing the LL.M. and S.J.D. class for the commencement ceremony.
