MICHAEL KLEINMANN
Partner
Reed Smith LLP
Michael Kleinmann is a partner in Reed Smith’s Labor and Employment Group and resides in the Los Angeles office. Kleinmann’s practice focuses on employment issues that arise in the entertainment industry, C-suite contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, and helping technology start-ups grow while mitigating their risk. Kleinmann also regularly litigates wage and hour and wrongful termination/discrimination type claims in defense of employers.
Kleinmann practices across many different industries but has a specific focus in advising and helping entertainment industry clients with employee issues, disputes and risk mitigation. He is attuned to the various unique concerns in the entertainment industry, including related to confidentiality and the increased risk of litigation associated with celebrities. Kleinmann not only advises some of the top music labels and talent management companies, but also advises artists and high-net-worth individuals in their employment issues.
