Contact Matthew Johnson, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole

Matthew Johnson is an entertainment attorney and founding partner at Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole LLP. He represents on- and off-screen talent across film, television, music and sports. He handles transactional work for talent, negotiating deals that help clients keep creative control over their work and secure income from licensing, endorsements, merchandising and publishing.

Matthew Johnson was admitted to the California bar in 1993. He earned a JD from New York University School of Law and a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. He began his career as an associate at Greenberg Glusker, moved to Ziffren Brittenham where he became partner and served as managing partner, and then co-founded Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. He was the youngest person named to a prominent list of 100 Power Lawyers in entertainment in 2008 and has remained on that list since. He serves on boards including the International Rescue Committee and NYU School of Law and holds civic roles in Los Angeles.