LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2026 – Proskauer is pleased to share that partners Philippe (“Phil”) Lebel and Anthony (“Tony”) Oncidi have been named 2026 “Entertainment and Business Visionaries” by the Los Angeles Times. The annual list recognizes leading professionals who are impacting change in the entertainment sector.
Phil is a partner in Proskauer’s Labor & Employment Department, representing employers in complex, high-stakes employment litigation matters. He has over 15 years of experience in wage and hour, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, defamation, trade secrets, and breach of contract litigation. Phil is a trusted advisor to clients, bringing a practical, business-focused approach. He has represented numerous media and entertainment companies in connection with employment-related matters, including FOX, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Sony Music, Endemol Shine North America/Banijay, Fremantle, and NBCUniversal.
Tony is the Co-Chair Emeritus of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Department and heads the West Coast Labor & Employment group. He represents employers and management in all aspects of labor relations and employment law and for decades, has been the go-to employment lawyer for high-profile entertainment, media, and tech clients. Tony consistently delivers precedent-setting results involving the most complex and sensitive matters. His esteemed roster of clients includes the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, CAA, FOX, the NFL, Live Nation Entertainment, Warner Bros., Sony Music, Endemol Shine North America/Banijay, and NBCUniversal, among others.
Individuals selected for Los Angeles Times’ Entertainment Business Visionaries list were evaluated on several criteria, including noteworthy successes during the last 12-24 months, consistent demonstration of leadership, and impact made to their organization and industry’s growth. The annual list is published in the Envelope Magazine, the preeminent source of entertainment news for professional and industry leaders across the country.
Read Phil and Tony’s profiles: Los Angeles Times “Entertainment Business Visionaries”
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