Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is prominent in entertainment litigation with several highly respected partners as well as a deep bench of associates. The group is frequently sought out to represent leading film and television studios, record companies and trade associations in complex, industry-shaping litigation. Its particular strengths include copyright infringement, profit participation and antitrust litigation. The team is experienced in handling class actions and internal investigations.
Work Highlights
- Munger, Tolles & Olson represented Netflix in a putative wrongful death class action related to the series '13 Reasons Why'.
Strengths
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"The team of attorneys is incredibly smart and competent, providing well thought-out and practical business advice."
"Munger has a deep bench of IP litigators."
"They know our legal positions, how we work and are very good at navigating our resolving our matters. They are problem-solving thinkers."
"The team of attorneys is incredibly smart and competent, providing well thought-out and practical business advice."
"Munger has a deep bench of IP litigators."
"They know our legal positions, how we work and are very good at navigating our resolving our matters. They are problem-solving thinkers."
Notable Practitioners
Ronald Olson is a vastly experienced litigator with a wealth of experience in the media and entertainment sector. He also counsels executives on corporate governance and transactional issues.
"He is top-notch."
Kelly Klaus is a highly respected litigator, with extensive expertise in copyright matters. He regularly acts for leading entertainment companies, including major motion picture studios.
"Kelly is at the top with respect to lawyers advising studios on IP matters."
"He is extremely intelligent, well versed in copyright law and has a very good manner about him. He is a diplomat and mediator and makes everyone feel their views have been listened to."
"Kelly is a top-notch IP expert, who really knows the law inside and out. He has great instincts, a ton of litigation experience and is able to handle complicated IP issues."
Glenn Pomerantz offers a depth of knowledge across media and entertainment litigation and is particularly proficient in intellectual property and antitrust disputes.
"He is incredibly business-savvy and client-friendly. He is highly knowledgeable about the entertainment industry and able to give quick advice that gets great results."
"Glenn is a terrific brief writer."
Erin Cox is noted for her burgeoning practice in the media and entertainment space, with experience shown in copyright, intellectual property disputes as well as trademark infringement.
"I think she's excellent."
"Erin is a really good lawyer."
Rose Ehler has established an impressive practice acting on behalf of entertainment and technology companies. She regularly handles copyright and trademark disputes.
"She is a very smart and creative lawyer."
"Rose is fantastic to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
California