Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
THE LATEST: Streisand recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of the widow of rock star Tom Petty against his daughters from a previous marriage over control of Petty’s catalog and likeness. In 2018, he defeated a lawsuit by the sons of TV star Alan Thicke brought against Thicke’s widow, Tanya Callau Thicke. Streisand also continues to represent the Los Angeles Lakers after winning high- stakes litigation for Jeanie Buss over her right under Jerry Buss’ trusts to control the NBA team.
BACKGROUND: Streisand represents clients in high-profile cases involving private wealth disputes, fiduciary litigation, business succession and partnership disputes as well as litigation involving trusts, estates and conservatorships. He is credited with “rescuing” both L.A. NBA franchises and representing former Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer at trial against Donald Sterling over control of the Los Angeles Clippers.
WORTH NOTING: Streisand as a veteran of battles over celebrity estates, including those of Michael Jackson, Hugh Hefner, Muhammad Ali, Ray Charles, Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando.
YEAR ON THE LA500: 2
