DEBRA ELLWOOD MEPPEN
Chair, National Employment Law Practice
Group; Chair, Women’s Initiative;
Ventura County Co-Managing Partner;
Co-Chair, Leadership Equality and
Diversity Program
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Debra Ellwood Meppen is a powerhouse in the legal profession, particularly within Hollywood’s elite circles. A trusted advisor to producers, directors, studio executives, talent, and their agents, she is the first call when high-stakes, potentially explosive cases arise — cases that, if mishandled, could derail movie releases, concert tours, or entire careers.
With decades of experience in entertainment law, litigation, and negotiation, Meppen’s work is distinguished by her expertise and unwavering discretion. The majority of her most significant successes remain behind the scenes, ensuring that crises are averted before they ever reach the public eye.
