John Herbstritt

Overview

John Herbstritt is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm’s Century City office.

Areas of Practice

John regularly advises clients on a wide variety of corporate matters, including due diligence, buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, entity formation, reorganization, and other general corporate matters. His clients span an array of industries, including entertainment, media, technology, hospitality, healthcare, and private equity.

John also serves as a member of the firm’s Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Task Force, advising clients on all aspects of CTA reporting and analysis. He also maintains a robust pro bono practice, focusing on immigration and LGBT issues.

Professional and Educational Background

John graduated magna cum laude from the University of California School of Law, San Francisco, where he focused on Corporate Law, and won an award for Top Negotiator at the 2023 International Academy of Dispute Resolution Competition. Before attending law school, he trained as a sommelier, worked in Michelin star restaurants, and traveled extensively to top wine regions in Europe and the U.S. to hone his craft.

Experience

Represented a private investment fund in its acquisition of a music catalog
Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of a live events production company
Represented a technology company in a major financing round
Served as outside counsel for a major film and television studio, handling day-to-day corporate governance matters