Renowned adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein has been honored with the Community Figure of the Year award at the 2025 XBIZ Exec Awards, recognizing his dedication and impact on the adult entertainment legal landscape.

The awards ceremony, held on January 16, 2025, at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles, celebrated the leading professionals and executives shaping the industry.

“I am forever grateful to the adult industry community for their support in nominating and ultimately voting for me in this distinguished category,” Silverstein said.

He expressed appreciation for his fellow nominees and the broader adult industry community, emphasizing the significance of collaboration and legal advocacy in an evolving regulatory environment.

“I was honored to have been co-nominated with so many incredible people and to have shared the Exec Awards experience with my friends and colleagues. Hopefully, we can make it three wins in a row in 2026.”

During his acceptance speech, Silverstein dedicated his award to Alison Boden, Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), acknowledging her advocacy for the industry in challenging times.

“It has been a tremendously stressful couple of years, and we’ve got some tough times ahead, but Alison, you’re my hero of the year.”

Corey D. Silverstein: A Legal Advocate for the Adult Industry
Silverstein, the managing and founding member of Silverstein Legal, has been a key legal voice in the adult industry, providing legal guidance on compliance, contracts, content ownership, and regulatory challenges.

In addition to his law firm, Silverstein is the founder of Adult.Law, a subscription-based legal resource offering legal assistance and education tailored to content creators and industry professionals.

With regulatory challenges mounting in the U.S. and abroad, Silverstein’s role as a legal advocate for the adult industry is expected to remain critical.