Jessica Stebbins Bina, a seasoned commercial litigator, represents market-leading companies spanning multiple industries in complex, high-stakes, and reputationally sensitive disputes and investigations, particularly involving intricacies of California state law.
Jessica draws on extensive first-chair experience and her creative approach to litigation strategy to counsel clients from the earliest stages of investigation through state and federal court trials and successful appeals.
She defends industry-leading clients across multiple sectors in sophisticated commercial litigation, including matters involving:
She has tried complex cases to successful jury verdicts, and regularly secures favorable outcomes in arbitration, mediation, and dispositive motion practice. She adeptly aligns litigation strategy with clients’ business objectives, including achieving early, efficient resolutions where appropriate.
Jessica also regularly advises on reputational risk, coordinating litigation, regulatory, and communications strategies in high-visibility matters.
Jessica regularly represents clients in the film, television, music, radio, and internet industries, as well as within the sports, technology, video game, and real estate sectors.
A recognized leader within and outside the firm, Jessica serves on Latham’s Pro Bono Committee and is a member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.
Jessica maintains an active pro bono practice, including matters involving children’s rights and immigration.
Jessica established her reputation as a skilled trial lawyer representing concert promoter AEG Live in the six-month wrongful death jury trial brought by Michael Jackson’s family, including defending that case on appeal through the family’s attempts to take the case to the California Supreme Court. The verdict was named one of the top 10 most significant defense verdicts of the year by the nation’s leading legal journalists.
Jessica’s high-profile clients include:
Jessica’s recent experience includes representing:
Hollywood trade publication honors dealmakers and litigators in its Legal Impact Report 2026.
Five Century City partners recognized for their outstanding achievements and success in shaping the entertainment legal landscape.
Latham team earned recognition for knocking out claims against client Endeavor Holding Group in the Los Angeles Superior Court.