ABOUT US
At Roesler Law, we provide strategic business, entertainment, and intellectual property counsel to artists, talent, and corporations. We handle complex matters with precision. Our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds- as entrepreneurs, agents, and managers- which gives us a real edge. We know how deals are built, how leverage is won, and how to protect our clients’ interests in the moments that matter most.
“At Roesler Law, my vision is a boutique practice that redefines efficiency and excellence. With sharp focus on entertainment and commercial contracts, we provide high-caliber counsel that cuts through complexity, safeguards opportunity, and empowers clients to grow without hesitation.”
Joey Roesler, Esq.
Founding Partner
Meet Our TEAM
Joey Roesler, Esq.
Founding Partner
Joey is an accomplished entertainment and corporate attorney with a robust experience in contract, intellectual property, and commercial law. He has negotiated and closed thousands of high-value agreements spanning licensing, sponsorships, endorsements, production, and brand collaborations, often in complex, multi-party settings. Joey is known for crafting airtight deal structures, mitigating risk, and protecting client rights while enabling commercially favorable outcomes. With a focus on the entertainment, media, and consumer-brand sectors, Joey often serves as outside business counsel on complex commercial transactions, acquisitions, and more general corporate legal matters.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, B.S. Business Administration
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Juris Doctor
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
Beverly Hills Bar Association
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, B.S. Business Administration University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Juris Doctor
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association Beverly Hills Bar Association
Mark Roesler, Esq.
Partner
Mark is a pioneer in intellectual property law and widely recognized as a leading authority on post-mortem publicity rights, now in his fifth decade of practice. As founder and CEO of Roesler Law, he has represented more than 300 iconic personalities—including James Dean, Jackie Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Malcolm X—securing and enforcing image and licensing rights worldwide. He has led landmark legal victories, including cases against Warner Bros. and Major League Baseball, and was instrumental in drafting Indiana’s Right of Publicity Statute, one of the strongest in the United States. Mark has also served as an expert witness in high-profile matters such as the O.J. Simpson civil trial and continues to shape the evolving legal landscape of celebrity IP in the digital era.
EDUCATION
Indiana University, J.D./M.B.A.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Indiana
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
EDUCATION
Indiana University, J.D./M.B.A.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Indiana
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
Diyun Shu, Esq.
Senior Associate
Diyun is an entertainment and corporate attorney with a focus on transactional matters in brand licensing, digital media, and corporate development. She represents international estates, talent, content creators, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of deal structures, with particular experience in development agreements, intellectual property licensing, IP infringements & settlements. Diyun is well-equipped with robust knowledge in both the U.S. and Chinese intellectual property law and industry practices, bringing a powerful blend of legal expertise and business acumen to the team.
EDUCATION
UCLA School of Law, Master of Laws
China University of Political Science and Law, Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Beverly Hills Bar Association
UCLA Law Women Lead Board
EDUCATION
UCLA School of Law, Master of Laws; China University of Political Science and Law, Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Beverly Hills Bar Association
UCLA Law Women Lead Board
Ash Ariaee
Post Bar Law Clerk
Ash focuses his practice on licensing, copyright termination rights, and complex civil litigation. He regularly advises creators, rights holders, and estates on reclaiming intellectual property through termination procedures under the Copyright Act, guiding clients through both statutory requirements and strategic negotiations.
EDUCATION
Southwestern Law School, Juris Doctor
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. Political Science
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pending Admission, State Bar of California (July 2025 Exam Results)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Iranian American Bar Association
EDUCATION
Southwestern Law School, Juris Doctor
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. Political Science
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pending Admission, State Bar of California (July 2025 Exam Results)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Iranian American Bar Association
Jake Morizio
Post Bar Law Clerk
Jake has substantial experience drafting and negotiating agreements across the entertainment, media, and brand sectors, including complex cross-border transactions. He is recognized for protecting clients against intellectual property infringements, leading international enforcement efforts, and providing practical solutions to novel legal challenges. With a background in music business and entertainment law, Jake brings a blend of industry knowledge and legal expertise to his practice, advising clients on IP strategy, licensing programs, and high-value commercial transactions.
EDUCATION
Belmont University College of Law, Juris Doctor
University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.A. with Individual Concentration in Music Business & Production; B.A. Communication
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pending Admission, State Bar of Tennessee (July 2025 Exam Results)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association
National Italian American Bar Association
EDUCATION
Belmont University College of Law, Juris Doctor
University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.A. with Individual Concentration in Music Business & Production; B.A. Communication
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pending Admission, State Bar of Tennessee (July 2025 Exam Results)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association
National Italian American Bar Association