Marissa handles all aspects of sophisticated financing and other transactions involving established entertainment companies, as well as recent entrants that are transforming the sector.

Representing clients, including domestic and global financial institutions, borrowers and distributors, Marissa advises on all major aspects of financing, distribution and production of film, television and digital content.

Marissa’s clients value her ability to quickly determine necessary steps to efficiently finalize a transaction to their greatest advantage. Major industry publications, including The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, have consistently recognized her work.

Marissa handles a range of entertainment transactions, including:

• Negative pickups
• Credit facilities on behalf of lead agent/lender and also the borrower
• Slate co-financing agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Domestic and ex-U.S. tax incentives
• Co-financing arrangements in major markets around the world
• Completion guaranties.

Extremely active in diversity and inclusion efforts, Marissa is a sought-after speaker on a range of related topics. She serves as co-chair of Akin’s LatinX Firmwide Resource Group, a forum for targeted professional development programs, mentorship and relationship building, sits on Akin’s firmwide DEI Council and co-chairs the Los Angeles office’s DEI Council. In 2023, Marissa received Akin’s inaugural DEI Leadership Award.