June 20th, 2023

Crain’s New York Business: 2023 Notable Women in Law

Entertainment Partners Victoria Cook and Lisa E. Davis are included on Crain’s Notable Women in Law list. The 2023 list recognizes leading female attorneys in New York who are furthering justice and keeping the wheels of commerce spinning. Victoria and Lisa are two of 100 honorees raising the bar of excellence in a range of legal arenas. To qualify, candidates needed to serve in a senior-level role at a law firm in the New York City metro area and have at least a decade of experience. Crain's also looks for individuals who have performed consequential legal or pro bono work, served as mentors, promoted inclusivity and assumed leadership roles in civic or philanthropic endeavors.

Victoria is a partner and member of the entertainment group representing filmmakers, writers, producers, authors and financiers on projects related to social justice, culture and democracy. Her recent projects include the Academy Award-shortlisted documentary “Descendant” by Margaret Brown, the Emmy-nominated documentary “The Any Warhol Diaries” by Andrew Rossi, and the Academy Award-nominated animated film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” Cook also advised Liz Garbus and Story Syndicate on the series “Harry & Meghan.” She is a founding member of the firm's racial justice task force and advocates for underrepresented groups by mentoring young lawyers of color.

Lisa is a member of the management committee, co-chair of the diversity committee and a partner in the entertainment group, where she represents businesses and celebrities in the film, television, publishing, music, theater and sports industries. Recent clients have included Black Theatre United, Amanda Seales, Stanley Nelson, Kamilah Forbes and Encantos. Davis was instrumental in the creation of a working group examining internal hiring practices at the firm and she helped arrange several anti-racism and implicit bias workshops for attorneys and staff. She serves as co-chair of the national trends committee of the Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, which delivers volunteer services in Harlem.

Read the full list here. (Behind paywall)