Overview
June 16, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Maria Rodriguez has been named among LA Times’ 2026 Entertainment Business Visionaries list.
As the global co-head of McDermott’s Employment Practice Group, Maria advises US and international corporations on employment law compliance and mergers and acquisitions, and she defends employment cases and class action litigation. She helps clients avoid or resolve disputes and protect resources through proactive and strategic planning. Maria also works with clients in the sports, media and entertainment; technology; food and restaurant; airline; transportation and distribution; healthcare; and fashion industries.
The LA Times Entertainment Business Visionary series honors the unsung heroes of Hollywood – the financial experts, dealmakers, and corporate advisors whose strategic work fuels the global entertainment industry.
View the full list of honorees here.
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