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First Amendment Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone, LLP offers significant strength in First Amendment matters. Its attorneys are especially well versed in Texas anti-SLAPP laws and also offer expertise in media access issues.

Work Highlights

  • Haynes and Boone LLP defended iHeartMedia against a request for pre-suit discovery filed by Drake in relation to Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.”

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Prather
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Laura Prather
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Austin-based Laura Prather leads the firm's media law practice. She is frequently called upon by news broadcasters to handle defamation claims and is particularly knowledgeable about anti-SLAPP motions.

Laura's legislative efforts are incredible. She builds coalitions, keeps everyone in the loop and does an excellent job of ensuring there is a tactic to oppose bills that may harm the media.

Laura is a true expert in this field, with extensive experience in anti-SLAPP legislation and litigation.

Laura does phenomenal work defending First Amendment rights. She brings matters to rapid resolution frequently.

Catherine Robb
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Catherine Robb
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Catherine Robb practices from Haynes & Boone's Austin office. She focuses on the representation of clients in the broadcast industry, handling a spread of First Amendment litigation including defamation, free speech and anti-SLAAP motions.

I've been impressed with Catherine's knowledge and writing skills.

Catherine is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Michael Lambert
Michael Lambert
Associates to watch

Michael Lambert is a recognized associate heavily involved in the firm's First Amendment litigation practice. He has extensive experience in both state and federal courts and is adept in counselling clients on defamation and newsgathering matters.

Michael has such great command of defamation and copyright law.

Michael is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Michael is a knowledgeable, dedicated attorney.

Reid Pillifant
Reid Pillifant
Associates to watch

Reid Pillifant is an associate at the firm recognized for his broad practice with particular expertise relating to media law, intellectual property, anti-SLAPP and First Amendment litigation.

Reid is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

First Amendment Litigation

Laura Prather
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Laura Prather
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Catherine Robb
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Catherine Robb
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Michael Lambert
Michael Lambert
Associates to watch
Reid Pillifant
Reid Pillifant
Associates to watch