Bird Marella partner Julia Cherlow is recognized in the inaugural Top Women Lawyers list by Forbes. The selective list honors Ms. Cherlow for her exceptional reputation within the legal industry, high-caliber trial work, elite standard of client service, and involvement in the broader community.
Ms. Cherlow litigates bet-the-company civil disputes across industries, with a particular focus on representing top actors, producers, directors, talent agencies, guilds, and independent studios in their most consequential entertainment matters. She has been widely recognized for her litigation achievements and leadership in the field, earning accolades from Variety in its Legal Impact Report, The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers list, Law360’s Legal Lions, Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers, and more.
Among her recent achievements is the landmark jury verdict exceeding $510 million, one of the largest healthcare verdicts in Nevada history, on behalf of Saint Mary’s Health Network after five years of hard-fought litigation.
In addition to her work within the firm and nonprofit boards, Ms. Cherlow is actively engaged in thought leadership and professional education focused on the evolving intersection of entertainment, media, and technology. She regularly speaks on panels and contributes to publications addressing emerging issues such as generative AI, intellectual property, and profit participation, with the goal of helping practitioners and industry stakeholders navigate a rapidly changing legal landscape.
View the list on Forbes here.
