Brandon Braga, General Counsel at The Agency, has been named the winner of Los Angeles Business Journal‘s 2025 Corporate Counsel Award.
These awards annually recognize the significant accomplishments of in-house counsel and their contributions to overarching business success. This year’s exclusive list, featuring only 48 nominees, highlights industry-leading Corporate Counsels and their ongoing efforts to support LABJ’s Community of Business™.
As General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for The Agency, Brandon holds an integral, multifaceted role, overseeing the firm and its affiliates’ legal affairs, including litigation, real estate, intellectual property, corporate, and franchising matters. Brandon is also sought after as counsel for developing and overseeing risk management policies in addition to advising in key business decisions in an effort to grow The Agency’s global footprint.
A natural team player and a level-headed problem-solver, Brandon is also exceptionally detail-oriented, saying, “I try to follow the wisdom of a former mentor, who always instructed me to ‘Take care of the details and the rest will fall into place.'”
“Brandon plays a pivotal role in The Agency’s operations as a dynamic, trusted advisor for both legal and business matters,” said Rainy Hake Austin, President of The Agency. It comes as no surprise that he is continuously recognized for his outstanding work and due diligence, and we are so proud to see him win this honor. Well done, Brandon!”
“I feel privileged to be included in this year’s Corporate Counsel Awards as a reflection of the work I do for The Agency,” Brandon says. “Being recognized amongst such an esteemed group of professionals is humbling and rewarding. I am passionate about my work here at The Agency, and am grateful to my colleagues who support and inspire me year after year.”
Brandon will be featured in the October 27th edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal and on LABJ.com.
