Corey Silverstein Just Got a Major XBIZ Nod — Here's Why It Matters

Emily Moore · 2026-11-01

Every now and then, someone in the adult industry does the unglamorous work that keeps everyone else protected — and gets noticed for it. That's exactly what happened this week for attorney Corey D. Silverstein. Silverstein, the force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and the subscription legal service Adult.Law, has been nominated for "Community Figure of the Year" at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. The announcement landed on October 28, 2026, and it's a big deal for anyone who works in this space. ### What the Nomination Actually Means XBIZ doesn't hand these nods out casually. Nominees are picked based on leadership, business smarts, community influence, and career achievement — all drawn from a pool of pre-nomination entries submitted by people inside the industry itself. In other words, this isn't a popularity contest decided by outsiders. It's peers recognizing peers. "I am honored to have been recognized along with such an incredible group of my co-nominees," Silverstein said. "I'm grateful to the XBIZ community for taking the time to nominate and support me and of course I would be appreciative of your vote." That quote says a lot. He's not just accepting the recognition — he's asking the community to show up and vote, which is how these awards actually work. ### How to Vote Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is officially open. If you're an industry member, you can cast your ballot through XBIZ.net. The awards themselves will be handed out during the XBIZ Honors ceremonies, with the online industry edition happening during the XBIZ 2027 conference. Here's the quick rundown: - Who: Corey D. Silverstein, founder of Silverstein Legal and Adult.Law - Category: Community Figure of the Year - Award: 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards - Voting: Open now via XBIZ.net - Ceremony: XBIZ Honors during the XBIZ 2027 conference ### Why This Matters Beyond the Trophy Awards are nice, but the real story here is what Silverstein has built. Silverstein Legal opened its doors back in 2006 as a boutique firm serving the adult entertainment world — hosting companies, affiliate programs, content producers, processors, designers, developers, and website operators. That's a wide net, and it's deliberate. Then in 2020, he launched Adult.Law, a subscription legal service aimed squarely at content creators. The pitch is simple: 24/7 access to industry-specific legal resources plus one-on-one consulting from a team that actually knows this space. For creators who can't afford a full-time lawyer, that's a genuine lifeline. > "Legal counsel shouldn't be a luxury reserved for the biggest players. It should be something every creator can reach." — the philosophy behind Adult.Law That's the kind of thinking that earns a "Community Figure of the Year" nomination. Not flashy marketing. Just showing up, year after year, for people who need help navigating a complicated legal landscape. ### The Bigger Picture The XBIZ Exec Awards exist to spotlight the business leaders who keep top brands running — the people handling business development, marketing, management, and C-level decisions. The categories cover the whole organizational chart, which says something about how mature this industry has become. For Silverstein, this nomination is one more line on a résumé that already includes founding a law firm and a subscription legal platform. But for the creators and companies he serves, it's a reminder that the people fighting for their interests are getting recognized. If you want to follow along, Silverstein is active on X at @myadultattorney, on BlueSky, and on Instagram at @coreydsilverstein. And if you're in the industry, don't forget to vote — because these awards are decided by the community, for the community. Sometimes the most important work happens behind the scenes. This year, at least, it's getting a spotlight.