Fox Rothschild congratulates Darrell D. Miller and Heidy Vaquerano, who were recognized by the Los Angeles Times as 2026 Entertainment Business Visionaries for “working tirelessly behind the curtain to keep entertainment moving forward.”

As the entertainment sector continues to navigate rapid change — from evolving global markets and artificial intelligence integration to shifting labor dynamics and new business models across streaming and live media — the professionals highlighted on the list represent the “steady hands helping entertainment companies manage uncertainty while positioning themselves for future opportunity.”

Miller is Founding Chair of the firm’s Entertainment & Sports Law Department and Managing Partner of its Los Angeles office. He represents Academy Award winners Angela Bassett and Da’Vine Joy Randolph and top-tier creators like Taylor Tomlinson. His recent work includes finalizing Tomlinson’s fourth Netflix comedy special and securing a primary cast role for Kam Patterson on Saturday Night Live. Miller also structures comprehensive entertainment partnerships, including major on-camera commercial campaigns for global corporations like Mercedes-Benz and Rubrik. He channels his civic dedication into regional cultural arts infrastructure by serving as Vice Chair for the Music Center in Los Angeles.

Vaquerano, Co-Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Department, closes lucrative commercial transactions, asset acquisitions and multi-platform media deals for musicians, comedians and music industry executives. She supports diverse creators to build an inclusive business environment across the media landscape in Southern California. Vaquerano handles high-value catalog acquisitions and partnerships for HarbourView Equity Partners including Quincy Jones, T Pain and Kelly Clarkson. Vaquerano serves on the PBS SoCal Board of Directors’ Content and Distribution Committee.