Chaz Rainey

Charles C. Rainey, known as "Chaz Rainey," is an American attorney, entertainment executive, author, and film producer. He serves as the Managing Director of Rainey LLP and the Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Kartoon Studios Inc., a publicly traded media company (NYSE: TOON). Rainey is recognized for his expertise in entertainment law, intellectual property, and media ventures. His clients have included prominent figures such as "Bill Nye the Science Guy" and Stan Lee’s .
Early Life and Education
Chaz Rainey was raised in Northern Virginia and attended Bishop O'Connell High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where he also authored a novel titled The Money Shot. Rainey later earned a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the London School of Economics.
Career Overview
Rainey began his legal career at the law firm Greenberg Traurig. He later joined Lucky’s Race and Sports, a sports gambling startup, which was subsequently acquired by William Hill and then Caesars Entertainment. Returning to private practice, Rainey became a partner at Hamrick & Evans LLP, specializing in entertainment law and representing filmmakers, directors, and other industry professionals.
Currently, he oversees the legal and business affairs for Kartoon Studios and its subsidiaries, including Frederator Studios, Mainframe Studios, and Kartoon Channel.
Executive Roles and Business Ventures
Rainey has worked as an executive producer on films such as Sawbones and The Comic Shop. He also founded Modern Dominion Records, an independent record label, and Modern Dominion Media, an intellectual property development company. Additionally, he launched the online retail brand Not So Ordinary Apparel.
Notable Legal Cases
Wilson v. Lynch (2016): Rainey represented Rowan Wilson, a medical marijuana patient challenging federal restrictions on firearm sales. The Ninth Circuit upheld the restrictions, emphasizing the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws.
J.C. Lee v. POW! Entertainment, Inc. (2020): Rainey defended in a lawsuit filed by Joan Celia Lee, alleging intellectual property misappropriation. The case was dismissed, with the Ninth Circuit affirming parts of the decision.
Court and Bar Admissions
Rainey is licensed to practice law in California, New York, Nevada, Texas, and Washington, D.C.. He is also admitted to practice before several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

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