Atty. April Hua
April Hua is an associate in the Entertainment practice group. She counsels clients on various transactional matters in the film and television, influencer, music, live entertainment, and advertising spaces.
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April Hua is a entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2019) and University of California - Los Angeles (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- April Hua is an associate in the Entertainment practice group
- She counsels clients on various transactional matters in the film and television, influencer, music, live entertainment, and advertising spaces
- My focus I focus on transactional matters for entertainment industry clients, including actors, musicians, talent management companies, brands, startups, and influencers
- In my current role, I leverage my background as an entertainment and intellectual property litigator, helping clients proactively mitigate risks and navigate licensing and content ownership issues while structuring their deals
- I strive to build and protect my clients’ brands, execute strategic partnerships and promotional opportunities, and ensure compliance with shifting laws and regulations
- Looking aheadContent creators have more autonomy and flexibility than ever before to pursue their creative goals
- Consequently, the ability to navigate new legal challenges and an ever-changing regulatory landscape remains crucial in this era of new media
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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