Vanessa Roman

Partner

Akin

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Vanessa Roman, a two-time L.A. Times Banking and Finance Visionary, is a leading entertainment finance attorney and partner at Akin, advising major banks on high-profile film and TV financing. She has represented Comerica Bank, MUFG Bank, East West Bank and Bank of America in financing blockbuster films like Greenland, Plane and Armageddon Time. Recent deals include Miramax’s financing of Roofman and 4 Kids, CAT5’s Levon’s Trade and MUFG’s $110 million in production loans. She also advised on Bank of America’s $300-million facility with Miramax and JPMorgan’s financing of Amblin Partners. Beyond client work, Roman contributes pro bono to AFI and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and serves on the board of Female Executives in Media and Entertainment.