Jessica Stebbins Bina, a seasoned commercial litigator, represents market-leading companies in complex, high-stakes, and reputationally sensitive disputes and investigations, particularly within the media, entertainment, and technology industries.
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 clients against a range of complex claims, including:
She has tried complex cases to successful jury verdicts, and regularly achieves client victories in arbitration and mediation. She understands clients’ business objectives and guides them toward obtaining early, favorable settlements.
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.
In addition to her litigation practice, Jessica counsels clients facing reputational risk, coordinating structural advice and public relations to reduce exposure.
A recognized leader within and outside the firm, Jessica is a member of Latham’s WEB Committee in Los Angeles and is Treasurer of the Board for the Disability Rights Legal Center. She is also 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:
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.
Entertainment, Sports & Media team profiled in Variety’s annual Legal Impact Report.