Rising Star: Associate Sam Lehman Honored as One of Hollywood's New Leaders by Variety

Century City Entertainment, Sports & Media Practice associate Sam Lehman has been named among Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2024 by Variety in the entertainment trade publication’s annual list of rising industry stars. Lehman and 44 of his peers are honored for “advancement, innovation, accomplishment and greatness across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from social media expertise to legal acumen, production oversight to personnel management, artist development to strategic partnerships.”

Sam's published profile highlights his pivotal role in two of the year's most significant deals — Skydance Media's acquisition of Paramount Global and KKR's sale of its majority stake in Chord Music Partners to UMG and Dundee Partners — and his pro bono practice focused on finalizing adoptions for Los Angeles area foster families.