DEBRA ELLWOOD MEPPEN
Senior Litigation Partner; Chair, National Employment Law Practice Group; Women’s Initiative Leader; Co-Managing Partner, Ventura County Office
GRSM
Debra Ellwood Meppen is a litigation partner with 30 years of practice and 24 years at GRSM, where she serves as chair of the national Employment Litigation Practice Group and leads the firm’s Women’s Initiative. Widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most trusted legal advisors, she is the first call for producers, studio executives, talent, and management teams facing high-stakes employment disputes that threaten major film releases, concert tours, and reputations. Her greatest successes often remain confidential, resolved swiftly and strategically before reaching the public eye. Meppen has overcome the unique challenge of navigating explosive matters in an industry where timing, confidentiality and relationships are paramount.
