Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a long history of handling entertainment litigation on behalf of high-profile individuals and companies involved in the film, television and music industries. The team is experienced with a wide range of disputes, including contractual, intellectual property, profit participation and defamation matters. The firm also offers experience in disputes pertaining to sports broadcasting and live entertainment.
Work Highlights
- O’Melveny & Myers defended Kesha in defamation lawsuit relating to accusations of sexual misconduct.
Strengths
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"The O'Melveny team is thorough in every aspect. They dissect problems and situations from all perspectives. They have a great understanding of our business and constantly look to pivot when we evolve."
"The O'Melveny team is thorough in every aspect. They dissect problems and situations from all perspectives. They have a great understanding of our business and constantly look to pivot when we evolve."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Petrocelli garners acclaim for his exemplary litigation skills. He acts for an enviable roster of clients consisting of leading entertainment companies as well as talent, handling the full gamut of litigation including antitrust, intellectual property and profit participation claims.
"He is one of the most impressive trial lawyers in the country."
"He is very smart, has very good trial instincts, a tremendous amount of experience and a lot of gravitas."
David Marroso is a skilled litigator with experience handling antitrust, breach of contract and intellectual property disputes on behalf of clients in the entertainment sector.
"David is a very good and solid lawyer."
"His skill in courtroom strategy and legal argumentation is not only impressive but also highly effective, providing us with a robust litigation stance."
Molly Lens co-leads the firm's entertainment, sports and media offering. She represents major clients in the entertainment sector on a broad range of litigation including copyright infringement and breach of contract disputes.
"Molly is very easy to work with and highly skilled."
"She's a great lawyer, especially in media-related matters."
Leah Godesky has an enviable roster of clients in the entertainment sector, which includes major film studios. She has experience handling high-profile contract and intellectual properly disputes.
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O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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