David C. Eisman

Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

David C. Eisman is a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He serves as the head of the global Media and Entertainment Group where he directs massive industrial consolidations, including the $775-million sale of Downtown Music Group to Virgin Music Group. This expertise extends to the sports sector where he facilitated the $112.7-million acquisition of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation and the technical partnership between Kiro Race Co and Porsche.

Leveraging this record of success, Eisman managed the high-profile joint venture between Parkwood Ventures and Moët Hennessy to launch the ultra-premium SirDavis Whiskey brand. He maintains his status as an industry leader through his role on the UCLA Entertainment Symposium Advisory Board and as a pro bono coordinator for the firm’s Los Angeles office.