Eric Kessler is a seasoned entertainment attorney and senior business affairs executive with over a decade of experience negotiating complex deals across film, television, digital media, and branded entertainment. His practice spans traditional and emerging platforms, with a client base that now includes not only established production companies and studios, but also a new generation of creators, influencers, and entrepreneurial storytellers.
Eric’s legal career began at WarnerMedia, where he supported development and production across TNT, tbs, and HBO Max. He later held several leadership roles at Imagine Entertainment, ultimately serving as Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs and Corporate Counsel. At Imagine, he led negotiations on scripted and unscripted television, feature films, podcasts, and brand-backed content—working on high-profile projects such as Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), Gringo Hunters (Netflix), Tiny Chef (Nickelodeon), and campaigns in collaboration with Coca-Cola, Adobe, Apple, and Amazon.
Currently, Eric serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Business & Legal Affairs at Lion Forge Entertainment, where he oversees legal strategy, corporate partnerships, international IP exploitation, and deal structuring for a robust slate of animated and live-action content.
Through his practice, Eric now brings this major studio and production company experience directly to creative clients, with a growing emphasis on social-first talent, independent producers, and hybrid businesses that operate across traditional and digital platforms. His practice is built on trust, transparency, and a clear mission: to help clients protect their work, expand their business, and thrive creatively.
Eric earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Babson College (Top 50 of class) with a concentration in Real Estate Investments and later received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School with a focus in entertainment and real estate law.
A dedicated community advocate, Eric supports several nonprofit organizations including Project Angel Food, The Jewish Graduate Organization (formerly JGSI), and Lost Angels Org. He also founded the Raven Alumni Association and was the first alumni board member of the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation.