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Atty. Ashley Yeargan

Atty. Ashley Yeargan

Ashley R. Yeargan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat and a member of its Media & Entertainment and Litigation & Trial groups.

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Profile Summary

About Ashley Yeargan at a glance

Ashley Yeargan is a ip and entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Russ August & Kabat. Educated at Stanford University (JD) and Yale University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ashley R. Yeargan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat and a member of its Media & Entertainment and Litigation & Trial groups
  • She has represented a variety of clients in the media and entertainment industry, including actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, managers, small studios, production companies, and video game companies
  • Ashley focuses her practice on matters involving defamation, rights of privacy and publicity, copyright and trademark infringement, and breach of contract
  • She has litigated in federal and state courts as well as before various arbitral tribunals in California
  • Billboard recognized Ashley in its 2022 and 2023 “Top Music Lawyers” list
  • The Hollywood Reporter recognized Ashley in 2021, 2022, and 2023 on its “Power Lawyers: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys” list and on its “2016 Top 35 Under 35” list of executives in the entertainment industry
  • Variety featured Ashley as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation in 2016, as a Hollywood “New Leader” in 2022, and in its 2023 Legal Impact Report
  • She has been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2012-2020 and 2022 and as a Super Lawyer in 2023, as well as selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch from 2021 – 2024
  • Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Ashley as one of LA’s most influential attorneys on its 2020 “Top Women Lawyers” list
  • While a law student at Stanford Law School, Ashley was a First Place Recipient of Stanford Law School’s Intellectual Property Writing Award and also collaborated with former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher on a report for the National War Powers Commission concerning the respective powers of the US President and Congress to make and declare war

Practice Areas Explained

Ashley Yeargan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ashley Yeargan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ashley Yeargan

Where is Ashley Yeargan's law office located?
Ashley Yeargan's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Russ August & Kabat. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ashley Yeargan handle?
Ashley Yeargan focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Ashley Yeargan go to law school?
Ashley Yeargan earned their education at (JD); (BA).
How can I contact Ashley Yeargan for a consultation?
You can contact Ashley Yeargan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ashley Yeargan received?
Ashley Yeargan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Ashley was named in Variety‘s 2016 Legal Impact Report as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation.; Best Lawyers in America — Ashley has been recognized as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2012-2020.

Education

JD
Stanford University
- In Progress
BA
Yale University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ashley was named in Variety‘s 2016 Legal Impact Report as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ashley has been recognized as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2012-2020
- 2026

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