HERZOG - Key Persons
Jonathan C. Herzog co-founded the boutique law firm Herzog + Sheffield, P.C. in 2012. A native New Yorker, he fell in love with the theatre at age five when taken to his first Broadway show, George M!, at the Palace Theatre. All his life, he has wanted to help "put projects together" and has had the great fortune as both an attorney and producer to do just that. But his interests and skills are far more varied than just involvement with the theater as you can see from the numerous topics covered throughout this site.
He has co-produced the Broadway and national touring productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair; and co-produced, Off-Broadway, Love's Fire, and The IT Girl. He serves on the Board of Directors of Primary Stages, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), The International Theatre Literacy Project, is an Advisory Board Member of the American Theatre Wing since 1993 as well as a Tony voter, and is a Trustee for The Anna Sosenko Assist Trust (through which he has proudly supported, hundreds of artists and dozens of NYMF projects), and a member of The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, and, the New York County Lawyers Association. He has taught at Hofstra University and Berkeley College as an Adjunct Professor, and has lectured at, M.I.T., Fordham University School of Law, Franklin Pierce School of Law, The Commercial Theatre Institute (CTI), Theatrical Resources Unlimited (TRU), and The Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Among Jonathan's earlier work experiences he was Business Affairs Liaison for Radio City Music Hall; Development Manager for The Metropolitan Opera; and, House Manager for The New York Shakespeare Festival. Jonathan is a graduate of Clark University (BA, Economics and Philosophy), Fordham University School of Law (Evening Division), and studied at The University of Sussex, England. He is admitted to the Bar of the State of New York as well as the Southern District of the United States District Court.
Some of his more unusual endeavors include: being a disc jockey on BBC4 radio in Brighton, England; earning his PADI (international scuba diving license) off the coast of Tanzania; played the French Horn competitively for twelve years; travels extensively; in addition to producing theatrical projects On and Off Broadway, he's produced many shows for benefits of organizations such as, The American Theatre Wing, and, The Museum of the City of New York as well as cabaret shows for performers like Liliane Montevecchi and Tovah Feldshuh.
He happily shares his life with his husband, Bradley Schiel who handles corporate treasury for Bloomberg, LP. Jonathan and Bradley were wed on October 12, 2003 (New York Times Announcement) and legally married in Connecticut on the same date of his anniversary, in 2010. They share their lives with a regal English Pointer named, Memphis (see "Mascots"). Family and friends are important to both of them and it is that feeling of warmth and trust which characterizes our practice as well.
Jonathan C. Herzog founded the boutique law firm The Herzog Law Group. A native New Yorker, he fell in love with the theatre at age five when taken to his first Broadway show, George M!, at the Palace Theatre.
Nathan Sheffield is the co-founder of Herzog + Sheffield, P.C. With over two decades of experience in nearly every facet of the entertainment industry, Nathan plays a vital role in the continued success of the firm. His legal practice centers on the "business" side of show business. He primarily focuses on the development, financing and production of book, film, television, theatre and music projects. Clients include producers, talent, creative team members and other affiliated parties involved with hit television series, Broadway productions, award-winning independent films, and have included the negotiation promotional and endorsement deals for actors, directors and celebrity chefs.read more
Nathan Sheffield is the co-founder of Herzog + Sheffield, P.C. With over two decades of experience in nearly every facet of the entertainment industry, Nathan plays a vital role in the continued success of the firm. His legal practice centers on the "business" side of show business. He primarily focuses on the development, financing and production of book, film, television, theatre and music projects. Clients include producers, talent, creative team members and other affiliated parties involved with hit television series, Broadway productions, award-winning independent films, and have included the negotiation promotional and endorsement deals for actors, directors and celebrity chefs.
A Florida native, Nathan received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida before moving to New York to pursue his legal education. Nathan received his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University. While in law school, Nathan was afforded the opportunity to clerk for the Honorable Rosemary Gambardella, former chief judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and served as a research assistant to renowned real property scholar, Paula Franzese.
In addition to his work with H+S, Nathan is a sought after public speaker, business consultant, and author with an emphasis on empowering business owners and creative talent to take control of their professional careers through practical education, the use of social media, and a healthy dose of common sense.
Nathan's previous work experience include an associate position at a prestigious New York law firm where he founded the entertainment and sports law group and honed his skills in the fields of intellectual property, securities, and estate planning. Prior to that, Nathan served as senior law clerk at the boutique bankruptcy practice of Middlebrooks & Shapiro, P.C. Before law school, Nathan worked in the office of the president of a private venture capital and real estate firm with assets in excess of $8 billion.
Nathan's works have been published in NYSBA's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal; The Vault; and Huffington Post.
Nathan is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey.