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Our Media and Entertainment Law practice is a nationally renowned powerhouse that represents the biggest and most prominent names in the industry.
This unparalleled group of attorneys has played a leading role in many of the most significant media and First Amendment cases in recent years. Collectively, the group has hundreds of years of experience advising newspapers, broadcasters, cable television and Internet companies, journalists, advertisers, authors and individuals on an array of media law, First Amendment, and speech-related issues. We represent clients facing defamation, invasion of privacy, infringement of the right of publicity, and related content-based claims. We work with clients both large and small, from international news organizations and multinational corporations to local newspapers and television stations, freelance journalists and individuals. We have expertise in both traditional and new media, including counseling clients before publication to avoid the risks of libel, privacy, publicity, and other content-based claims, such as copyright and trademark.
In the fight for government transparency, we help clients secure access to public records, court documents, and proceedings—under public records statutes as well as the First Amendment. We also represent content providers in responding to civil and criminal subpoenas, including grand jury subpoenas that seek information related to newsgathering, anonymous sources, and anonymous online speech.
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Ballard Spahr LLP represented CNN and four of its journalists in a defamation claim filed by Dr Michael Black.
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The team is loaded with sophisticated strategists who approach the work with a high level of care, skill and diligence.
The team at Ballard is skilled in knowledge, responsive and a really good business partner.
The team is practical and comes into matters understanding who we are as a client and what we need.
The team is loaded with sophisticated strategists who approach the work with a high level of care, skill and diligence.
The team at Ballard is skilled in knowledge, responsive and a really good business partner.
The team is practical and comes into matters understanding who we are as a client and what we need.
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David is experienced and knowledgeable.
Charles is very business-minded. His advice is well rounded and something that takes into account the reality of business.
He is not only a great lawyer but also focused on making sure that the client service that his firm provides is amongst the best.
Jay is a stellar litigation lawyer.
Leita Walker is a fantastic lawyer.
Leita's client service is exceptional.
Michael Berry is an established trial lawyer. He has particular experience representing media and news outlets in matters relating to defamation, rights of the press, freedom of information and newsgathering disputes.
Michael is an excellent lawyer and knows his way around the issues.
Kaitlin Gurney is an increasingly recognized litigator in the media and entertainment industry. She has particular expertise defending companies against alleged defamation and invasions of privacy and represents newsroom clients in freedom of information and court proceeding access issues.
Kaitlin is a terrific litigator, strategist and adviser.
Maxwell Mishkin is a partner in the firm's Washington, DC office. He assists clients with defamation and right of access disputes, as well as providing prepublication counsel.
Maxwell is a phenomenal lawyer.
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Elizabeth Seidlin-Bernstein
Kaitlin Gurney
Michael Berry
