Managing Partner — The Landau Group
Explore Kevin Landau's professional background, legal and business perspective, media coverage, representative experience, and practical thought leadership.
The Landau Group
Combining rigorous legal expertise with strategic business advisory services across technology, entertainment, real estate, and hospitality.
Visit The Landau Group →Kevin A. Landau is a highly accomplished attorney and strategist with over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, startups, and high-profile clients across diverse industries. As the Managing Partner of The Landau Group, Kevin Landau specializes in corporate law, complex civil litigation, business transactions, and technology.
Throughout his career, Kevin Landau has held pivotal roles, including General Counsel for innovative startups and established corporations. His work has driven transformative outcomes, such as negotiating licensing agreements with globally recognized brands and overseeing high-value transactions in hospitality, real estate, and intellectual property.
His unique combination of legal, business, and policy expertise enables Kevin Landau to deliver innovative and strategic solutions for clients navigating complex challenges. Whether guiding corporate transactions, facilitating investments, or litigating complex disputes, Kevin brings a practical, results-driven perspective built on deep cross-industry experience.
Kevin Landau has negotiated multimillion-dollar deals for companies in technology, hospitality, and media, including serving as General Counsel for Playboy Vodka and leading transactions for MGM Resorts International. His litigation practice spans high-stakes disputes across contract law, intellectual property, and partnership conflicts, with a consistent focus on achieving favorable outcomes.
Beyond legal practice, Kevin Landau advises nonprofits and corporations on public policy initiatives, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. He serves as a Board Member for the Chris Wilson Foundation, where he advocates for social justice and policy reform. His professional expertise, combined with his commitment to excellence and community engagement, distinguishes him as a trusted advisor and legal authority.
Areas of Focus
Delivering tailored, client-centered solutions that address complex legal and business challenges across industries.
Guidance on structuring, governing, mergers & acquisitions, and business formation for companies at every stage.
Strategic resolution of high-stakes civil disputes including contract law, intellectual property, and partnership conflicts.
Deal structuring, negotiation, strategic consulting for growth, and technology & intellectual property advisory.
IP protection, contract negotiation, and brand management for creative professionals and production companies.
Workplace policies, employment agreements, and dispute resolution for both employers and employees.
Evaluating opportunities, industry-focused investments, and structuring partnerships and capital for long-term growth.
Regulatory compliance, corporate governance best practices, and public policy advocacy across sectors.
Transactional services, hospitality advisory, M&A, leasing, financing, and risk management for developers and owners.
Representative Experience
A high-level overview of representative experience across corporate transactions, litigation, advisory work, and strategic counsel.
Lead counsel in a high-profile copyright infringement action involving a globally distributed motion picture and best-selling publication, with coverage in Reuters, The Guardian, and the New York Post.
Negotiated multimillion-dollar licensing agreements with globally recognized brands in the hospitality, beverage, and entertainment sectors.
Directed high-value transactions and advisory engagements for leading hospitality and real estate groups, including Fortune 500 operations.
Represented clients in dozens of intricate civil disputes across contract law, partnership conflicts, employment, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
Represented individual clients in actions against major technology platforms involving unauthorized use of images and likeness in commercial advertising.
Provided strategic counsel on public policy, governance, and organizational development for nonprofit entities focused on social justice and community impact.
Newsroom
Select media coverage, press references, and articles featuring Kevin Landau and The Landau Group.
The Briefcase — By Kevin Landau
Commentary and analysis on business disputes, contract strategy, executive decision-making, and legal developments.
Analyzing the implications of Mastercard's major workplace equity settlement and what it signals for corporate compliance and accountability.
Read Full Article →Examining the intersection of national security, technology regulation, and constitutional questions at the Supreme Court level.
Read Full Article →Strategic insights on how major corporate transactions navigate regulatory scrutiny, antitrust challenges, and compliance frameworks.
Read Full Article →An in-depth look at the legal complexities surrounding art transactions, provenance, authentication, and investment structuring.
Read Full Article →Credibility & Recognition
Professional recognitions, affiliations, and credentials that reflect Kevin Landau’s standing in the legal and business community.
The Landau Group is recognized by Chambers, a leading legal industry directory reflecting professional credibility and client confidence.
Kevin Landau maintains a professional profile on Avvo, providing transparency and accessibility for prospective clients and peers.
Advanced degrees from Cornell University and Georgetown University reflect a commitment to continuous learning and thought leadership.
Board membership with the Chris Wilson Foundation demonstrates a commitment to social justice, policy reform, and community service.
Licensed to practice in New York and Michigan, including federal courts, ensuring broad jurisdictional reach for client representation.
Featured in Reuters, The Guardian, NY Post, and other leading publications for significant legal matters and professional commentary.
FAQ
Kevin Landau is a distinguished attorney, strategist, and Managing Partner at The Landau Group with over 20 years of experience in corporate law, complex litigation, and business advisory services. He advises Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors across industries including technology, entertainment, real estate, and hospitality.
Kevin Landau holds a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, an MBA from Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business, and a Master’s in Public Policy Leadership from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Policy. He is licensed to practice law in New York and Michigan, including federal courts, and has over two decades of experience serving as General Counsel and strategic advisor for corporations and startups.
Kevin Landau is the Managing Partner of The Landau Group (TLG), a dynamic legal services firm and business advisory with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and New York City. He also serves as a Board Member for the Chris Wilson Foundation, focused on social justice and policy reform.
Kevin Landau publishes articles and analysis through The Briefcase, covering topics such as business disputes, contract strategy, executive decision-making, regulatory matters, and legal commentary. Articles are available on his personal website at kevinlandau.com and through The Landau Group at thelandaugroup.com.
Kevin Landau has been featured in Reuters, The Guardian, the New York Post, The Daily Beast, Apple Insider, Dexerto, and other leading publications. Media coverage highlights are available in the Media section of this website and at kevinlandau.com.
Kevin Landau can be reached through The Landau Group. Michigan Office: (248) 247-1153, 38500 Woodward Avenue Ste. 310, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. New York Office: (212) 537-4025, 45 Rockefeller Plaza Ste. 2000, New York, NY 10111. You may also submit inquiries at thelandaugroup.com/contact-us.
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