Attorney Lawrence Walters of Walters Law Group has been nominated for Community Figure of the Year at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, an annual event recognizing leadership and creativity within the adult entertainment industry.
Walters Law Group Attorney Nominated
Lawrence Walters, an attorney with Walters Law Group, has received a nomination for Community Figure of the Year at the upcoming 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. The nomination was announced on November 3, 2026, at 5:53 PM PST in Los Angeles. Walters is described as a longtime First Amendment specialist.
The XBIZ Exec Awards, in their adult entertainment edition, are scheduled for January 8, 2027. These awards aim to honor individuals from the adult business community for their creativity and leadership, celebrating career achievements across various prominent industry roles. Nominees are selected based on factors such as business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership.
Walters expressed his honor at the nomination, acknowledging the dedication of other advocates and leaders who support the industry. He noted that serving the legal needs of adult businesses, platforms, and creators, as well as defending free expression, has been a privilege. Walters also congratulated his fellow nominees and thanked XBIZ for highlighting those who strengthen the community.
Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is currently open on XBIZ.net. The voting period began on October 27, 2026, and will conclude on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Walters Law Group can be followed on X.com.
2027 XBIZ Exec Awards Overview
The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony, which will take place on Friday, January 8, 2027, in conjunction with the XBIZ 2027 event series in Los Angeles. The awards recognize individuals for their creativity and leadership within the adult business community, celebrating career achievements across a wide range of industry roles.
In addition to the nominated categories, five special awards will be presented at the ceremony without prior nominees. These awards are designed to recognize the human impact behind professional success. The special awards include the Brave Voice Award, Pulse of the People Award, Trusted Confidant Award, Heart of Gold Award, and Shining Spirit Award.
Other Nominees and Categories
The nominees for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards were announced on October 27, 2026. Other categories include Business Development Exec of the Year, Marketing Exec of the Year, and Progressive Leadership Award.
Nominees for Business Development Exec of the Year include:
- Andra Chirnogeanu, CAM4
- Jessica H., BranditScan / YourVids
- Jasmine James, Fleshlight
- Rhonda Kratz, Chaturbate
- Andreas L., Inflowww
- Matthew Mund, MobiusPay
- Natalie Pannon, MojoHost
- Chris Rodgers, Payze
- Ryan Wayne, Adult Empire Cash
- Danny Whitehorne, YOTI
Nominees for Marketing Exec of the Year include:
- Nathalie B., BongaCams
- Alan Breslaw, Carnal Media
- Camille Clouvel, Dorcel
- Sara Diaz, DarkFans
- Bruce Friedman, Adult Site Broker
- Stephanie Harrison, Vixen Media Group
- Ashley Jacobs, CAM4
- Steve Legos, Bang
- Alex Lirette, Teasy Agency
- Jessica M., Stripchat
- Christophe Peyras, Streamate
- Ben Rush, Falcon / NakedSword
- Dustin Rybka, ProDX Health
- Olivier Tremblay, FansRevenue
- Michael Woodside, Aylo
One nominee for the Progressive Leadership Award is Daniel Abramovich, VR Ban.
Industry News Highlights
Recent news in the adult industry includes several developments related to legal compliance and content trends.
On October 28, 2026, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) published guidance for its members regarding new pornography laws in the United Kingdom, which are set to take effect the following week. Also on October 28, Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) released a guide detailing online providers’ child-protection responsibilities under the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA). This statute mandates age verification for users located in Brazil accessing adult websites.
AEBN published popular search lists by country for August and September on October 28, 2026, covering both straight and gay theaters. On October 27, 2026, Pineapple Support announced it would host a free online support group for performers with children, titled 'Effective Parenting'.
The XMA Nominations Party is scheduled for November 17 at Avalon Hollywood, with red-carpet arrivals beginning at 8 p.m. This event sets the stage for the flagship XMAs. On October 26, 2026, producer Robert Peru launched his new membership site, BrattyGirls.com, through PAYSITE. Also on October 26, French media regulator Arcom issued formal notices to three adult websites for failing to implement age verification as required by French law.
AEBN revealed Ariel Demure as its top trans star for the third quarter of 2026 on October 22, 2026. Additionally, an article on October 22, 2026, discussed how AI is transforming content theft and protection in the context of porn piracy.
Key Facts
- Attorney Lawrence Walters of Walters Law Group was nominated for Community Figure of the Year at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- The nomination was announced on November 3, 2026, at 5:53 PM PST in Los Angeles.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 8, 2027, as part of the XBIZ Honors ceremony.
- Voting for the awards began on October 27, 2026, on XBIZ.net and concludes on November 6, 2026.
- The awards recognize creativity and leadership within the adult business community, celebrating career achievements.
- Five special awards, including the Brave Voice Award and Heart of Gold Award, will be presented without nominees.
