Michael Ashjian

Professor Michael Ashjian is a faculty member at Southwestern Law School, joining in 2024. He holds a J.D. from Southwestern and a B.A. from UCLA. His work focuses on entertainment and media law, with expertise in television development and business affairs negotiation.

• Education
  • B.A., magna cum laude, University of California, Los Angeles (2011)
  • J.D., Southwestern Law School (2014)

Professor Ashjian serves as Senior Counsel at Fifth Season, handling legal and business affairs for television productions. His experience includes high-profile shows like Tokyo Vice (HBO Max) and Savant (Apple), alongside prior roles at WME and boutique entertainment firms. He contributes to the academic community through his involvement with the Biederman Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law Institute.