Manatt, Phelps & Phillips | www.manatt.com

Manatt is a leading integrated professional services firm that represents a sophisticated client base of Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies across the digital and entertainment landscapes. Not only is Manatt consistently ranked among the top entertainment law practices, but it is also on the cutting edge of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Its influential digital asset regulatory and advising capabilities provide clients with strategy to successfully launch trendsetting Metaverse, cryptocurrency, NFT, tokenization, and blockchain ventures, investments and platforms. The firm’s groundbreaking approach—combining legal services, advocacy and business strategy—positions it to provide a compelling value proposition to its clients.

Goal Ventures | www.goalventurepartners.com

GOAL Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in impactful digital and technology ventures that empower games, media and entertainment. We invest in ventures that are innovative, engaging, ahead of the curve and capable of capturing the cultural zeitgeist.

Wilson Sonsini | www.wsgr.com

Wilson Sonsini is the trusted legal counsel to hundreds of entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and publishers who are building and launching market-leading gaming experiences around the world. From early-stage start-ups to publicly traded companies, the firm represents a wide range of participants in the gaming industry and delivers comprehensive, integrated business and litigation services that companies in this industry need.

Frankfurt Kurnit | www.fkks.com

Frankfurt Kurnit’s Interactive Entertainment team is recognized as one of the top video game law practices in the US. Led by Sean F. Kane and S. Gregory Boyd, the team represents the most influential companies in the video game industry on some of the most innovative projects – projects that are inventing the future of media and redefining entertainment and culture.

Infiom| www.infiom.com

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International Game Developers Association (IGDA)| www.igda.org/la

The International Game Developers Association is an independent, non-profit association established by game developers to foster the creation of a worldwide game development community. Chartered in 2009, IGDA Los Angeles ranks as one of the largest chapters of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) worldwide, with a reach upwards of 1,500 members. IGDA Los Angeles strives to build a community of game developers which leverages the expertise of its members for the betterment of the games industry throughout Southern California. We welcome and encourage all game industry professionals, hobbyists, and students to attend our events and participate in our growing community.

Fusicology| www.fusicology.com

Fusicology.com is a multifaceted website media entity, promoting progressive music culture through event listings and relevant content. Fusicology as a whole provides a national hub reaching trend setting multicultural urbanites. Our site and newsletter specialize in providing relevant information for early adopters that include the musically forward.

Westside Digital Mix (WDM)

Westside Digital Mix is an informal networking group for digital media & entertainment professionals who live or work on the Westside in Los Angeles — from the South Bay to Malibu, West LA to the Pacific Ocean. These monthly ‘curated’ social/business mixers are a great way to catch up with friends, colleagues, and meet new industry insiders.

UCLA Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports | www.anderson.ucla.edu

Located at UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports is the leading center for business thought leadership in media, entertainment and sports. The center offers MBA courses, instructional programs for undergraduates, conferences and industry partnerships designed to showcase innovation and business leadership.