Bell Nunnally partners Danica L. Mathes and Brent A. Turman have been named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” list.

Mathes is a trusted advisor to top creatives and global brands navigating entertainment, advertising, intellectual property and digital media law. Turman is a seasoned litigator known for handling high-stakes disputes and protecting the interests of prominent figures in the music, sports and entertainment industries.

Bell Nunnally’s Entertainment, Sports and Media team represents an array of talent, producers, athletes, sports leagues and executives, brands, influencers, publishers, and traditional and emerging media outlets, helping protect original works and support creative collaborations. The team provides industry-specific counsel involving music, film & TV, literary publishing, events, advertising and digital endeavors, along with traditional intellectual property, litigation, corporate, employment and technology matters.

Lawdragon is a legal media company and ranking service. The “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” guide recognizes top counsel advising clients across the entertainment, sports and media industries worldwide. Honorees are selected through a combination of nominations, independent research and editorial review with input from peers across the legal profession.

The full Lawdragon 2026 “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” list can be viewed here.