Sophia Yen

Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Sophia K. Yen is a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, where she provides business strategy and legal services to a wide range of stakeholders in the entertainment industry. Her clients include production companies, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, IP rightsholders, talent with evolving aspirations, and larger companies, financial institutions, and studios—both domestically and internationally. Known for her expertise in structuring equity and debt financing for film, television, and digital media, Sophia has helped bring to life projects that have premiered at Sundance, Cannes, TIFF, SXSW, and Tribeca. Her practice spans the full content lifecycle—from development to distribution—often guiding clients through co-financing deals, library acquisitions, royalty monetization, and IP-driven investment strategies.

A former CPA and auditor at Ernst & Young LLP, Sophia holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Walter A. Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law. She brings a financial lens to her legal counsel, making her a trusted advisor for investors seeking both cultural relevance and returns. She was recently recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as a 2025 Power Lawyer and has been featured in Variety’s Dealmakers and Legal Impact Reports for her influence in the entertainment space.