Band 4
Band 4
About
Provided by Ilissa Samplin
Practice Areas
Ilissa Samplin serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Trade Secrets Practice Group. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, entertainment and technology disputes, and intellectual property litigation and counseling. She has represented corporate and individual clients in the media, entertainment, and technology industries in a wide range of litigation in federal court, state court, and arbitration, including breach of contract, unfair competition, copyright, trade secret, trademark, and profit participation matters. She also regularly advises clients on intellectual property compliance, as well as entertainment clients on profit participation and related accounting practices. In addition, she has experience drafting intellectual property licenses for clients across a broad range of industries.
Personal
JD, Stanford University, 2011; BA, Dartmouth College, 2008.
Chambers Review
USA
Ilissa Samplin's practice focuses on commercial litigation arising from the technology, media and entertainment industries. She is particularly adept handling intellectual property disputes.
Ilissa Samplin shows considerable strength in complex entertainment disputes as part of her broader litigation experience. She represents significant studios and technology giants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is an experienced litigator in media, as well as being an excellent writer and great communicator."
"She is a rising star."
"Ilissa is superb on her feet in front of judges and a great cross-examiner. She works succinctly, without resorting to unnecessary jargon."
"Ilissa is very strong. She is smart, strategic and responsive."
"She's a strong litigator who provides a great work product, and has a keen understanding of our commercial aims."
"She got us through the trial with poise, kindness and commitment."
"She is an experienced litigator in media, as well as being an excellent writer and great communicator."
"She is a rising star."
"Ilissa is superb on her feet in front of judges and a great cross-examiner. She works succinctly, without resorting to unnecessary jargon."
"Ilissa is very strong. She is smart, strategic and responsive."
"She's a strong litigator who provides a great work product, and has a keen understanding of our commercial aims."
"She got us through the trial with poise, kindness and commitment."