Steve Weizenecker Lauded in Variety's 2018 Dealmakers Elite New York List

ATLANTA – Variety Magazine named Steve Weizenecker, partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group, to its 2018 Dealmakers Elite New York List, which honors executives and legal professionals on the East Coast who are involved in film, television, theatre, advertising and music-related transactions.

Weizenecker, who is based in the firm’s Atlanta office, was recognized for his extensive work on production incentive financing for music, film, TV and video game projects. He represents banks, media companies and production houses in connection with project financing and production deals.

Weizenecker was also recognized in Variety’s 2018 Legal Impact Report for his involvement in drafting the Georgia Music Investment Act, the state’s first-ever tax incentive specifically for the music industry.

Attorneys in the Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group have a thorough understanding of the business, financing, distribution and licensing needs of the film, television, music, technology, gaming and sports industries. The group represents motion picture producers and distributors, serves as outside general counsel for musicians and entertainers, and negotiates significant marketing and promotional agreements.

With more than 600 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from 14 offices in Atlanta, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Ohio, Texas and Washington, D.C.