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Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Nicole Nogueras as Of Counsel in the Firm’s Entertainment & Media practice group. Based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office, Nicole focuses on business and legal affairs for production companies and advises clients across the entertainment industry on transactional, production, and talent-related matters.

Nicole brings significant in-house experience, having held legal and business affairs roles at The Walt Disney Company, Legendary Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, and Amazon Studios. She represents production companies, content creators, and entertainment businesses in complex negotiations. In addition to her entertainment practice, Nicole advises technology startups and serves as a guest lecturer at Southwestern Law School, where she teaches Entertainment Business Affairs Negotiation. Her blend of studio experience, transactional expertise, and industry knowledge makes her a valuable addition to the Firm’s Entertainment & Media practice.

Weintraub Tobin is proud to support UCP of Sacramento and Northern California’s annual “Humanitarian of the Year” event on May 29, 2026.  The Firm’s commitment to UCP’s mission, advancing life without limits for people with disabilities, is exemplified by Trusts & Estates attorney Janet Chediak’s longstanding leadership within the organization.  Janet serves on the UCP Foundation Board of Directors and currently holds the role of Chair, where she has played an instrumental part in guiding the organization’s strategic direction. Notably, she is the first woman to serve in this leadership role since the beginning of the foundation in 2008.

Since its launch in 2008, UCP’s “Humanitarian of the Year” event has raised more than $4.2 million to help support children, adults, and families living with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Sacramento and Northern California region. 

Weintraub Tobin is proud to participate in Sacramento’s month-long online workplace challenge, “May is Bike Month.” This annual event serves as a fun, free, and friendly challenge that’s open to riders of all levels. Participants will track their cycling miles on the May is Bike Month – Weintraub Team Page all month long, in friendly competition with other local workplace teams.

Weintraub shareholder Dale Campbell is this year’s team leader and also serves on the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA).

Follow along for challenge updates on the Firm’s team page or register to participate on the Love to Ride website.

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Sonia T. Amodeo as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office, Sonia represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of entertainment, sports, and business disputes across all stages of pre-litigation and litigation. She brings a wealth of experience to Weintraub, having represented clients through all phases of litigation, including court appearances, mediation and arbitration, as well as trial and appeal. Prior to joining the Firm, she practiced in civil defense environments, with experience in cannabis law, sports law, and insurance defense, advising and defending clients ranging from local businesses to large corporations. Sonia earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where she was active in multiple entertainment and sports law organizations. She also brings prior experience in entertainment, media, and transactional work across film, journalism, marketing, and live events.