Ryan Wedell

Ryan Wedell is a senior associate in the Entertainment, Technology and Advertising Practice Group in the firm's Century City office.

Areas of Practice

Ryan’s practice focuses on transactional matters in connection with television, film and new media content, including deep expertise in the following areas: development and production of scripted television and film, Hollywood guild regulations, independent film finance, advertiser/branded content (commercials and long-form), and podcasts.

Ryan began his career as production counsel for the hit television series Yellowstone, and since then has become a go-to production counsel for a number of successful projects, including: The Summer I Turned Pretty, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Tiger King, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, George & Tammy, Y1883,  Mosquito Coast, The Power, Pachinko, Dickinson, and Little Wing.

Ryan’s development and production expertise is buttressed by his strong command over the SAG-AFTRA, WGA and DGA Agreements, including the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract. From signatory applications to legal/commercial guidance on navigating complex guild rules, Ryan advises producers and brands on all aspects of the Hollywood guilds. Ryan’s penchant for labor issues also extends to guidance on the engagement of minors in various jurisdictions across the United States.

Ryan rounds out his practice with extensive experience in the following areas: (i) advising financiers in connection with loans for independent films throughout the world; (ii) advising brands and advertisers in connection with the creation of scripted and unscripted content.

Ryan is passionate about pro bono work and has served on the Associate Advisory Board for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) since 2017, where he has served as Chair and currently acts as Vice-Chair.

Honors

"Hollywood's New Leaders," Variety, 2023

Events

Digital Media