BESLA is proud to induct Matthew J. Middleton, Esq. into its 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
Former BESLA Chairman, 32 years of exceptional dedication and service Matthew J. Middleton is the founder and principal of Middleton Law, P.C., a premier boutique entertainment law firm located in midtown Manhattan. With over 30 years of experience practicing law, Middleton has dedicated more than 27 years mastering transactional deal making in the entertainment industry […]
BESLA Proudly Honors Vanessa E. Williams with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Brooklyn-born powerhouse Vanessa Estelle Williams lit up the screen in her film debut as Keisha—the fierce, gun-toting “around-the-way girl” and head of security for the Cash Money Brothers—in the iconic urban classic New Jack City, directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Wesley Snipes. Her other film credits include Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, […]
BESLA Proudly Honors Carmelo Anthony with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
BESLA is honored to recognize Carmelo Anthony (Hall of Famer, NBA Legend, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist) with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Hall of Famer, 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as a three-time Olympic gold medalist and top ten on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He recently has […]