Entertainment Partner Ramela Ohanian Named a Rising Star
Sheppard Mullin partner Ramela Ohanian was selected to the Armenian Bar Association’s “20 Under 40 Rising Stars” list, which recognizes 20 Armenian legal professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their professions and who have made a meaningful impact on their respective communities.
Ohanian is consistently lauded as one of entertainment industry’s rising stars by Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Daily Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal and Lawdragon. She represents studios, media companies, tech companies, producers, streamers, podcast companies and networks including Amazon Studios, Wondery, Meta, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Focus Features, Gunpowder & Sky and Hemisphere Media Group on a variety of transactional matters related to television (scripted and unscripted), digital media, short-form content, podcasts and films (theatrical, SVOD, etc.). She works on development and production projects in the United States and internationally, including major first look and overall agreements, rights acquisitions, and talent agreements.
Outside of her legal practice, Ohanian is deeply dedicated to the Armenian community, serving on the Executive Committee of the Armenian Women’s Bar Association, where she leads initiatives to foster professional connections and amplify diverse voices. She actively engages in cultural events, such as the Armenian Film Society’s panel on “Armenian Women in Film and Entertainment,” which highlights representation and celebrates Armenian achievements across industries.