Stephen Koppekin has an extensive career in the entertainment industry. Specializing in labor and employment issues, Stephen is passionate about actively engaging as a voice for the voiceless and for standing up for those on the margins of society. Stephen Koppekin is active in a number of charities and credits the driving force behinds both his charitable and his professional endeavors to be his care for people.
Founder & President
City, US
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Stephen Koppekin is the proud founder and president of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. Stephen's decision to start his own business at the end of an edifying and successful career as an executive representing management interests in the entertainment industry is because of his passion to help and guide those beginning their personal journey. Today, he uses his experience to benefit all firms and provide them with high-quality results.
Stephen Koppekin matriculated to Rutgers University School of Law and earned his J.D. in 1970. After a short time, he discovered a career path that combined his dual interests in economics and law: labor relations.
Stephen Koppekin participates in the Annual Heartbeat of Hollywood Golf Classic every year. This tournament raises money for the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF), and raises about half a million dollars annually. Proceeds are distributed to provide entertainment, companionship, and assistance for entertainment industry members.
Stephen Koppekin is a proud member of The Valley Jesters, a charitable organization which focuses on Junior Blind of America and other youth-centric philanthropic efforts. The organization encourages social meetups, golf outings, and other events that provide humorous entertainment. Currently, Stephen is a Crown Prince and is working his way up the monarchy.
Stephen Koppekin works with the El Caballero Country Club as an active member of the Anti-Defamation League. The community club hosts annual events that support the league and provides service to the LA community. As a whole, the ADL works to educate, train, and execute protective services globally.
Stephen Koppekin is a labor relations expert.
He draws on over 40 years of experience in the field and expertise in all areas of labor relations and employment issues, which allows him to apply his dual passions for the law and economics.
His career has taken him to the National Labor Relations Board as well as the film industry, where he spent much of his professional life. Now, in retirement, Stephen Koppekin provides labor consulting services to companies across all industries.
While an executive at CBS, Stephen Koppekin pioneered an array of labor solutions for the network.
He bargained the first area standards agreement that covered motion picture crews outside of Los Angeles. He bargained the industry’s first basic cable agreement. He negotiated the end of two industry-wide strikes by the Writers Guild of America.
Today, Stephen Koppekin serves as the President and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc, a firm that he founded in order to provide small to mid-size companies with superlative results for all of their labor and employment issues.
His single objective in this role is to solve problems for clients as efficiently as possible while achieving the best possible outcomes for them.
The root of Stephen Koppekin’s success is his commitment to communication and respect. He begins each new project and professional relationship by seeking to build trust with all parties through consistent, empathetic, and open-minded outreach.
Stephen Koppekin is based in Los Angeles, California, where he is well-poised to serve clients all across the nation.
Stephen Koppekin has an extensive career in the entertainment industry. Specializing in labor and employment issues, Stephen is passionate about actively engaging as a voice for the voiceless and for standing up for those on the margins of society. Stephen Koppekin is active in a number of charities and credits the driving force behinds both his charitable and his professional endeavors to be his care for people.
Founder & President
City, US
[email protected]
Stephen Koppekin is the proud founder and president of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. Stephen's decision to start his own business at the end of an edifying and successful career as an executive representing management interests in the entertainment industry is because of his passion to help and guide those beginning their personal journey. Today, he uses his experience to benefit all firms and provide them with high-quality results.
Stephen Koppekin matriculated to Rutgers University School of Law and earned his J.D. in 1970. After a short time, he discovered a career path that combined his dual interests in economics and law: labor relations.
Stephen Koppekin participates in the Annual Heartbeat of Hollywood Golf Classic every year. This tournament raises money for the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF), and raises about half a million dollars annually. Proceeds are distributed to provide entertainment, companionship, and assistance for entertainment industry members.
Stephen Koppekin is a proud member of The Valley Jesters, a charitable organization which focuses on Junior Blind of America and other youth-centric philanthropic efforts. The organization encourages social meetups, golf outings, and other events that provide humorous entertainment. Currently, Stephen is a Crown Prince and is working his way up the monarchy.
Stephen Koppekin works with the El Caballero Country Club as an active member of the Anti-Defamation League. The community club hosts annual events that support the league and provides service to the LA community. As a whole, the ADL works to educate, train, and execute protective services globally.
Stephen Koppekin is a labor relations expert.
He draws on over 40 years of experience in the field and expertise in all areas of labor relations and employment issues, which allows him to apply his dual passions for the law and economics.
His career has taken him to the National Labor Relations Board as well as the film industry, where he spent much of his professional life. Now, in retirement, Stephen Koppekin provides labor consulting services to companies across all industries.
While an executive at CBS, Stephen Koppekin pioneered an array of labor solutions for the network.
He bargained the first area standards agreement that covered motion picture crews outside of Los Angeles. He bargained the industry’s first basic cable agreement. He negotiated the end of two industry-wide strikes by the Writers Guild of America.
Today, Stephen Koppekin serves as the President and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc, a firm that he founded in order to provide small to mid-size companies with superlative results for all of their labor and employment issues.
His single objective in this role is to solve problems for clients as efficiently as possible while achieving the best possible outcomes for them.
The root of Stephen Koppekin’s success is his commitment to communication and respect. He begins each new project and professional relationship by seeking to build trust with all parties through consistent, empathetic, and open-minded outreach.
Stephen Koppekin is based in Los Angeles, California, where he is well-poised to serve clients all across the nation.