Watch: Justin Kerenyi on Growing Careers From the Ground Up

Justin Kerenyi of Hall Booth Smith says new business development drives much of his work, whether with individual artists early in their careers or with mid-size and larger companies.

Published On: August 23, 2026·0 min read·

Justin Kerenyi, co-chair of Hall Booth Smith’s Entertainment and Intellectual Property practice groups, also leads general liability litigation work for the entertainment team. Kerenyi says new business development drives much of his work, whether with individual artists early in their careers or with mid-size and larger companies. He describes the reward of watching those relationships grow over time, and of seeing the firm’s work translate into real creative and professional progress for the clients he serves.

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