LOS ANGELES, CA, January 23, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ken Sterling has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

As an attorney and the founding principal of Sterling Media Law — a firm he has led since 2022 — Mr. Sterling represents growth-focused companies and affluent individuals including influencers, brands, celebrities and athletes, as well as select businesses beyond the startup phase. Clients express very high levels of satisfaction with Sterling Media Law and with Mr. Sterling's approach and the results their firm obtains for their clients. In 2025 and 2026, Mr. Sterling has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Though his career of over two decades counts many milestones, he is particularly recognized for transforming complex challenges into meaningful victories for clients, often being referred to as the "deal maker, not deal breaker."

While litigation is not the main focus of Sterling Media Law, the firm does undertake select cases for certain clients. Notably, in 2025, Sterling Media Law was defending a client for defamation and the firm was able to TILT the lawsuit and instead garner a $1 million judgment against the other party. Happy to share his knowledge and experiences, these strategies are detailed in his forthcoming book, "TILT the Room," which explores how Trust, Influence, Leverage and Timing can shift outcomes and provide strategic advantages.

Since 2023, Mr. Sterling has also served as general counsel for ØPUS United in Beverly Hills, California, where he oversees legal matters for a dynamic organization at the intersection of media, technology and AI. Concurrently, he is a Professor at USC Gould School of Law and he also teaches at the Annenberg School at USC. In his classes at USC, Professor Sterling imparts his expertise to students navigating the evolving landscape of business law, media law and digital marketing.

Additionally, Mr. Sterling has led artists, talent and business affairs for stage, film and television, books and endorsements at BigAgency for over a decade. His role there involves managing high-profile negotiations and supporting creative professionals across multiple industries in online marketing and awareness.

Since 2018, Mr. Sterling has been a limited partner with Entrada Ventures, through which he contributes to venture capital initiatives that support emerging technology companies. Over the course of a decade, he was also a professor of practice in ethics, law and regulatory environments as well as a marketing professor at the University of California. In each of these roles, he has shaped many future leaders by emphasizing the importance of ethical decision making and regulatory compliance to his students.

Mr. Sterling's prior experience includes serving on both the enforcement team and mediation team at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sterling led marketing research special projects at Intel Corporation from 2012 to 2013, during which he focused on consumer expectations for future technological developments. He managed litigation for real estate and hospitality at DPI — a housing firm that oversaw 2,000 units and 12 hotels — from 2009 to 2012 and was chief information officer and founding team member at BBV/FBV Banco — a bank that focused on helping marginalized individuals and families from Mexico avoid predatory money transfer agents — from 2006 to 2009.

A significant early milestone in Mr. Sterling's journey was his tenure as a founding team member in cloud computing, chief information officer and president at KPMG/Push Inc., where he helped pioneer early cloud technology solutions from 2000 to 2003. The company went on to garner equity investments from both KPMG and Hewlett-Packard (HP), marking him as an early innovator in this field.

Hailing from an equally impressive academic background, Mr. Sterling earned a Master of Laws in cybersecurity law, privacy law and media from University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law, a Master of Arts in influencer strategies, social media platforms and media from USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and a Doctor of Philosophy in leadership, organizations and education from University of California in 2015. Earlier in his studies, he completed a Master of Business Administration in marketing and leadership from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College summa cum laude in 2013 as well as a Bachelor of Arts in communication and applied psychology from University of California Santa Barbara in 2012.

Dedicated to the ideals of continuous learning, Mr. Sterling was certified in business law basics for influencer marketing campaigns, and earned a negotiation professional certificate from the American Negotiation Institute. Furthermore, he holds an executive certificate in information technology from Harvard Business School and has served as a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council for business and academic matters.

Along with his education, Mr. Sterling attributes his achievements to the exceptional mentors who have guided him throughout his journey. Dedicated to passing his knowledge along in turn, he gives back to others by mentoring high school students who are preparing for college and supports University of Southern California students at the beginning of their careers. His personal philosophy centers on involvement, integrity and tenacity, values that were shaped by overcoming adversity when he experienced being houseless at times during his childhood.

In addition to his primary roles, Mr. Sterling continues to share insights and impact the legal realm as an active member of the American Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the California Bar Association, the Century City Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. Also known for his civic-minded contributions, he is a regular contributor to Heal the Ocean as well as various other charities.

Striving to make a difference beyond his legal practice, Mr. Sterling has also produced scholarly work in respected journals such as Hastings Law Review and Digital Law Asia. His articles focus on Fourth Amendment issues and data privacy, specifically examining whether governments or corporations may access the personal data shared on platforms, such as Meta (Instagram & Facebook), Google, TikTok and other platforms.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Mr. Sterling places paramount importance on health and family. He enjoys learning and traveling, though most cherishes spending time with loved ones.
Determined to further his impact in the future, Mr. Sterling envisions joining a technology company at the co-founder level where he can integrate interests in artificial intelligence with law or media while continuing to innovate professionally. He also intends to devote more time to his family life, balancing his evolving career endeavors as well as his upcoming book, "TILT The Room," with personal happiness and fulfillment.

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