USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Baron Harris Healey
BHH lawyers have been involved in some of the highest-profile media litigation in Illinois over the past 25 years, whether defending the rights of hard-hitting investigative journalism, reality tv programming, or radio talk shows or helping journalists gain access to the courtroom to cover legal proceedings.
Defamation
BHH has defended dozens of media companies, non-media companies, and individuals in defamation cases. We also have experience defending the other claims such as false light, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and tortious interference with contract.
Access
We have experience with a variety of access matters from Freedom of Information Act/open records counseling and litigation, in court, through trial and appeal, and at the administrative level, to access to hearings, to access to court records, to contesting gag orders.
Pre-Publication/Pre-Broadcast Review
We are proud to have worked with journalists, creators, and editors on stories with national and international impact. We review newspaper stories, magazine articles, broadcast scripts, book manuscripts, and other creative works.
Operational Counseling
With in-house experience at major media companies, our team conducts a wide range of the day-to-day legal work for these clients.
Entertainment
We represent book authors, on-air talent, and other creative professionals. We also counsel creators regarding rights issues and right-of-publicity issues for entertainment properties.
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Baron Harris Healey houses a strong bench of media and First Amendment practitioners with deep experience in the industry. The team is adept in defending journalistic rights, advising on courtroom access and freedom of information issues, as well as defending against defamation claims.
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Bendan Healy mobilizes his extensive in-house experience to offer pragmatic media and entertainment counselling, with a particular focus across pre-publication and right-of-publicity work.
Natalie Harris is recognized for her adept representation of a variety of media clients, including publishers and broadcasters, in both state and federal litigation. She adept defends clients on issues of defamation, privacy and First Amendment claims.
Steven Baron has decades of experience across the media and entertainment industry. With deep IP knowledge, he represents clients from the world of publishing, music, advertising, podcasting and art.
Media & Entertainment: Litigation
Media & Entertainment: Litigation
Media & Entertainment: Litigation
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