John Mason is a distinguished entertainment attorney with a career spanning decades in film, television, and music law. A Los Angeles native, he earned his B.A. in Political Science with Honors from UCLA in 1968, followed by a J.D. with Highest Honors from UC Berkeley in 1971. At Berkeley, he served as Managing Editor of the California Law Review, Associate Editor of Ecology Law Quarterly, Chairman of the Moot Court Board, and author of two law review articles.

John began his career at the esteemed entertainment law firm Kaplan, Livingston, Goodwin, Berkowitz & Selvin, where he represented Academy Award winners, handled major television deals, and honed his expertise in music law. In 1978, he established his own practice, where he has continued to represent some of the biggest names in entertainment.

Licensed in California, Nevada, and Tennessee, John has traveled the world advocating for his clients across film, television, literature, music publishing, and emerging media. He has worked with six Oscar winners and artists whose record sales exceed 100 million units. His contributions to entertainment law have earned him recognition as Billboard Magazine’s "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year," and for over 30 years, he has maintained an A/V national attorney rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. His expertise has been highlighted in The Los Angeles Times, American Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, and other leading publications.

Beyond his legal career, John is deeply committed to philanthropy and the arts. He has served as Chairman of the Nevada Film Commission, Vice President of the Music Industry Chapter of City of Hope, and a trustee for Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation and Sage Ridge School. He has also supported at-risk youth through The Unusual Suspects, a nonprofit providing theater training to foster and juvenile justice-involved youth. In 2000, his dedication to the arts was recognized at the highest level when President George W. Bush appointed him to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.

With an unparalleled career in entertainment law, John Mason continues to be a trusted advocate for artists and creators, shaping legal landscapes and leaving an indelible mark on the industry.