Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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310 229 9900Chambers Review
The media and entertainment department at Venable LLP is well known for its track record representing clients on a wide array of litigation from intellectual property, to copyright infringement and licensing disputes. The law firm stands out for their clientele in the music industry, representing notable talent in high-profile matters.
Work Highlights
- Venable LLP is defending Studio 71 against allegations of copyright from music publishing companies relating to the unauthorized use of music recordings by social media influencers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are confident that whatever situation arises, Venable is equipped to handle it."
"Venable not only provide premiere services but has deep knowledge in the entertainment industry."
"They provide outstanding litigation work."
"We are confident that whatever situation arises, Venable is equipped to handle it."
"Venable not only provide premiere services but has deep knowledge in the entertainment industry."
"They provide outstanding litigation work."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Brenner is chair of Venable LLP's entertainment and media litigation practice group. He acts on behalf of a broad client base, which includes television networks, production companies and high-profile individuals.
"Lee is incredibly detail-oriented and very practical when it comes to finding solutions to problems. I sleep better at night knowing that he is focusing on the matter."
"His knowledge is broad and his attention to detail is fantastic. His decision-making is exceptional. He's smart, dedicated and has a great practical business sense."
"He is smart, strategic and he can see around corners. Judges like him and he shows excellent advocacy skills."
Michael Garfinkel represents an impressive clientele, which includes talent agencies, production companies and other leading names in the entertainment sector. His experience includes disputes involving intellectual property rights, profit participation and breach of contract.
"He has an incredible breadth of knowledge, a unique understanding of all the procedures and a great relationship with all the guilds."
"Michael excels at high-level strategic thinking about the path which will lead to the most positive outcome."
"His vast industry knowledge makes him my go-to attorney for any area in the media and entertainment area. He is proactive and I trust his knowledge, professionalism and analysis of an issue."
David Fink is an experienced litigator whose broad practice includes notable strength handling disputes in the media and entertainment sector.
"David is great guy. He's bright, engaged and has excellent negotiation skills."
"David is not only a tough and thorough litigator when litigation is the best option, but he also understands that sometimes good business dictates alternative dispute resolution, at which he also excels."
"He is a consistently valuable attorney."