After nearly three decades of operation, Pierce Law Group LLP has made the difficult decision to close its doors. In order to keep our late founder David Albert Pierce’s legacy alive, key Pierce Law Group personnel, including Managing Partner Aditya Ezhuthachan, Of Counsel Tony Hanna, and Controller Ben Kuerschner, will move the firm’s renowned entertainment legal practice to elite Beverly Hills boutique Pessah Law Group, PC (PLG).
All Pierce Law Group clients, old and new, who join us at PLG will benefit from an expanded slate of services and a more robust roster of experienced and talented attorneys.
Please visit the Pessah Law Group website for more information and contact us at our new home.
Anthony J. Hanna
Education
University of West Los Angeles Law School
Juris Doctorate
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California
USDC, Central District of California
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Areas of Practice
Entertainment Law
Entertainment Union Advice/Counsel
Child Labor Issues
Child Actor Court Ratification Matters
Production Counsel
Wage Hour Law
Workplace Safety Issues
Film Distribution
Litigation
Business Law
Employment Law
Labor Law
Right of Privacy
Copyright
OF counsel
Anthony J. Hanna is of counsel to Pierce Law Group LLP and works in the practice group areas of litigation, entertainment union issues, wage hour advice, OSHA Safety, and labor and employment issues. Anthony regularly takes the lead in overseeing child actor ratifications for Pierce Law Group’s studio and production company clients, including our firm’s ongoing representation in the area of child labor matters for all films produced by Lionsgate Film & Television and Nu Image.
Anthony also oversees child labor and child ratification matters for music industry clients. His extensive knowledge of SAG, WGA, DGA, IATSE rules, DLSE regulations, and OSHA safety requirements permits Pierce Law Group to assist clients to adeptly navigate the unique bureaucratic maze that often surrounds film, television, and music production.
Prior to joining Pierce Law Group, Anthony worked for the Screen Actors Guild’s Theatrical Contracts Department for seven and one-half years. During his time at SAG, Anthony worked on over 2,000 film productions and was widely recognized as one of SAG’s foremost liaisons in rectifying issues between producers, the Guild, and its members. Prior to SAG, Anthony practiced general civil litigation for many years. Anthony is active in civic and community affairs and is originally from Los Angeles, California.
Honors, Awards, and Activities
Membership and Volunteer Experience
California Bar Association Entertainment Law Section, Labor & Employment Law Section
Beverly Hills Bar Association Entertainment Law Section, Executive Committee Member, 2011
Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Publications
“Court Ratification Process For Child Actor Employment Contracts,” Beverly Hills Bar Association, April 2011.
“Blogs, Facebook & Twitter: How Instant Communication Can Help or Hurt Celebrities,” Beverly Hills Bar Association, February 2012.
Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer at Loyola Marymount University Film School, Inner Workings of the Writer’s Guild and Protecting & Understanding Intellectual Property, Winter 2012
Panelist: Beverly Hills Bar Association Entertainment Law Section, Child Actors, April 2011