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Bryan Freedman, a prominent attorney based in Los Angeles, is widely regarded as an influential figure for representing high-profile clients in the entertainment and media industries. Freedman is currently representing Justin Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios, in response to a lawsuit filed by actress Blake Lively.
The legal complaint was filed on December 20, 2024, which accuses Baldoni, her co-star and director in the film It Ends With Us, of alleged s*xual harassment. Freedman has issued a statement denying Lively's claims, calling them "shameful" and "categorically false," as reported by Variety on December 21, 2024.
"It is shameful that Ms. Lively and her representatives would make such serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its representatives, as yet another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ her negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film," Freedman said.
Bryan Freedman co-founded Freedman + Taitelman, LLP, in 1997 and has built a reputation as the go-to litigator for high-profile legal crises. Over the past two decades, he has represented some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and digital media.
As stated on Freedman's website, cited by The Hollywood Reporter, Freedman is said to be "one of Hollywood's key litigators to call in a high-profile crisis."
Bryan Freedman's expertise spans entertainment, real estate, employment, and commercial disputes, with many cases having national implications. Notable clients include actors Seth Rogen, Gabrielle Union, and Robert Downey Jr.; musicians such as Mariah Carey and Alanis Morissette; and influencers like Jake and Logan Paul.
His recent high-profile cases include representing Gabrielle Union in her dispute with America's Got Talent and handling Megyn Kelly's separation from NBC News.
Blake Lively's lawsuit accuses Justin Baldoni of misconduct, with Bryan Freedman representing Baldoni
In her lawsuit, Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment during the production of It Ends With Us. The actress alleges that Baldoni discussed her weight with her trainer, pressured her to disclose personal beliefs, and entered her makeup trailer without permission, including while she was breastfeeding.
Additionally, the complaint states that Baldoni's colleague, Jamey Heath, showed Lively an inappropriate video, further contributing to her discomfort. Lively's filing also accuses Baldoni and his publicity team of orchestrating a campaign to undermine her reputation after she raised concerns about their behavior.
Text messages and emails included in the complaint detail an alleged strategy to counteract any negative publicity and intimidate Lively from speaking out. According to Variety, The actress's husband, Ryan Reynolds, attended a January 2024 meeting where these issues were discussed.
Bryan Freedman has reportedly denied the allegations, describing them as "intentionally salacious" and "completely false." In a statement to Variety on December 21, Freedman criticized Lively's claims as an attempt to deflect from her own negative reputation, which he attributes to her actions during the film's production and promotion.
He further accused Lively's representatives of planting fabricated stories in the media to damage Justin Baldoni's reputation. Bryan Freedman emphasized that Wayfarer Studios, Baldoni's production company, took no retaliatory actions and only engaged in standard public relations practices to ensure balanced media coverage.
He concluded by asserting that the allegations lacked merit and were part of a broader strategy to manipulate public perception.
Throughout his career, Freedman has handled numerous groundbreaking cases, including a high-profile lawsuit for esports player Turner "Tfue" Tenney against Faze Clan and representing the Michael Jackson Estate in various disputes.
His accolades include being listed in Variety's Legal Impact Report (2015, 2019, and 2022-24) and The Hollywood Reporter's Top 100 Power Lawyers List (2008-2024).
