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Business and Securities Law Firm TroyGould Announces New Member Hires and Promotions
[February 22, 2024]

Business and Securities Law Firm TroyGould Announces New Member Hires and Promotions


TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, proudly announces the addition of new Members Robyn L. Roth and Ilanna Bavli to its valued team and the well-deserved promotions of Tom Li and Amy Nashon.

Robyn L. Roth

Ms. Roth joins TroyGould with over 35 years of diverse legal experience in real estate. She maintains a full-service commercial and residential real estate practice and is perhaps best known for her unique residential real estate expertise, handling complex transactions and disputes related to high-end residential properties.

Ms. Roth has deep roots in the entertainment industry and was previously a partner at the boutique entertainment law firm Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal LaViolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman, LLP. She began her career as an associate at Morrison & Foerster and prior to joining TroyGould, was a partner at Gipson Hoffman & Pancione. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ilanna Bavli

A veteran entertainment and technology attorney, Ms. Bavli brings nearly 25 years of transactional legal experience to the firm. Clients trust her to adeptly navigate complex rights matters, negotiate a variety of film/TV/digital content, software/technology, and other agreements, and provide advice with a business-minded and detail-oriented approach.

Previously, Ms. Bavli ran her own unique legal and consulting practice serving clients such as entertainment companies and professionals, technology platforms, and both emerging and multinational corporations. Her multidisciplinary experience also includes an of-counsel position at a copyright and music law boutique and managing investigative and other engagements for a global risk consulting firm. Her entertainment law career originally began at O'Melveny & Myers and evolved through roles at companies such as Paramount Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Summit Entertainment, and Sony Pictures. She is a Yale Law School graduate with a bachelor's degree from Harvard University.

"We are thrilled to welcome such well-respected and talented attorneys as Robyn and Ilanna to our team," said Aaron Bloom, Managing Memberof TroyGould. "With their combined expertise and decades of experience, both Ms. Roth and Ms. Bavli bring invaluable insights and capabilities to our firm. Ms. Roth's distinguished background in real estate transactions and Ms. Bavli's extensive experience in entertainment and technology perfectly complement our firm's practice areas. We are confident that their contributions will further enhance our ability to serve our clients and uphold TroyGould's excellent reputation."



Tom Li

Mr. Li joined TroyGould in 2019 as an associate in the firm's Corporate Department and after four successful years, has been promoted to Member at the firm. Since joining the firm, he has significantly enhanced the firm's emerging companies and venture capital practice, representing the firm's clients in venture financings and serving as outside general counsel to startups and their investors. Mr. Li is also an integral part of the firm's M&A team, as well as its public company reporting practice.


Amy Nashon

Ms. Nashon joined TroyGould in 2020 with nearly two decades of legal experience and, after much success, has been promoted to Member at the firm. She handles a wide range of business litigation and transactional matters and employs her wide breadth of experience to meet her clients' diverse legal needs. She represents and advises clients in a variety of industries, from healthcare to restaurants to entertainment and more. She also specializes in business aviation and represents aircraft owners, charter operators, flight schools, and manufacturers around the world. During her time at the firm, among her various accomplishments, Ms. Nashon has led the negotiation and settlement of numerous cases, including securing a seven-figure settlement in a breach of contract case and forming several successful new aviation companies.

"We are delighted to announce the promotions of Amy and Tom to Members," Mr. Bloom added. "Their exceptional legal skills and accomplishments have been widely recognized and celebrated. It is with great pride that we congratulate them on this well-deserved achievement. Not only are they exemplary lawyers who embody the core values we cherish at TroyGould, but they are also remarkable individuals. Their dedication and contributions have truly earned them this promotion, and we know they will continue to grow and succeed."

TroyGould is one of Southern California's most prominent business law firms and has served as trusted advisor and advocate for clients over the past 50 years. The firm advises both U.S. and non-U.S. clients in their complex corporate, M&A, venture financing, securities and business litigation needs, including cross-border transactions.

Mr. Bloom concluded, "Each Member is an extension of our values. The success we've achieved over the past 50 years is largely due to the great people who make up this firm. We're fortunate to have such an amazing and talented team of attorneys and staff who are dedicated to the work we do at the firm for our clients every day."

About TroyGould

Celebrating 50 years of success as one of Southern California's leading business law firms, TroyGould is recognized in the U.S. and abroad for its success in helping both U.S. and non-U.S entities and individuals achieve their business goals. The firm's transactional and litigation clients range from emerging companies to middle-market and Fortune 500 companies across a diverse set of industries including technology, entertainment/media, food and beverage, manufacturing, life sciences, real estate, aviation, and consumer products. For more information, visit TroyGould.com.


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