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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : California


Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

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Media and entertainment companies face complex legal issues that demand discretion, strategic thinking and deep experience. We work alongside internal legal and business teams to deftly navigate the most important issues facing the industry, including matters involving copyright, licensing, antitrust concerns, internal investigations and emerging technologies.

Legal challenges in the entertainment industry move fast — and so do we. When motion picture and television studios, record labels and other content creators are thrust into the legal spotlight, our nationally ranked attorneys deliver focused, strategic counsel to protect our clients’ most important assets and help move their businesses forward.

Munger, Tolles & Olson represents media and entertainment clients in a wide range of pivotal disputes. We’ve earned a nationwide reputation for litigating high-stakes copyright cases, representing content owners in matters involving everything from iconic characters to blockbuster franchises to emerging content formats. Whether pursuing alleged infringers, defending against infringement claims or resolving internal rights disputes, we provide strategic, practical guidance that protects the creative content at the heart of our clients’ businesses.

We have also guided entertainment and media companies under intense regulatory scrutiny through antitrust reviews, compliance inquiries and enforcement actions tied to competition, consumer protection and content-related concerns.

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is prominent in entertainment litigation, with several highly respected partners as well as a deep bench of associates. The group is frequently sought out to represent leading film and television studios, record companies and trade associations in complex, industry-shaping litigation. Its particular strengths include copyright infringement, profit participation and antitrust litigation. The team is experienced in handling class actions and internal investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP represented Netflix and RealHouse in a lawsuit involving invasion of privacy claims related to the documentary 'Our Father'.

Strengths

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  • The team's strategic thinking in the copyright space is unparalleled.

    Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Munger, Tolles & Olson has tremendous experience and expertise in the field.

    Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Munder, Tolles & Olson has a fantastic team of attorneys who provide great service and responsiveness.

    Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRonald Olson
    Senior StatespeopleRonald Olson

    Ronald Olson

    Ronald Olson is a vastly experienced litigator with a wealth of experience in the media and entertainment sector. He also counsels executives on corporate governance and transactional issues.
  • Band 1Kelly Klaus
    Band 1Kelly Klaus

    Kelly Klaus

    Kelly Klaus is a highly respected litigator with extensive expertise in copyright matters. He regularly acts for leading entertainment companies, including major motion picture studios.

    • Kelly is a fantastic attorney who provides exceptional quality and responsiveness.

      Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Glenn D Pomerantz
    Band 3Glenn D Pomerantz

    Glenn D Pomerantz

    Glenn Pomerantz offers a depth of knowledge across media and entertainment litigation and is particularly proficient in intellectual property and antitrust disputes.
  • Band 4Rose Ehler
    Band 4Rose Ehler

    Rose Ehler

    Rose Ehler has established an impressive practice acting on behalf of entertainment and technology companies. She regularly handles copyright and trademark disputes.

    • Rose is the complete package. She knows how to litigate and win complex matters but also how to strategically think through problems.

      Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingErin Cox
    Up and ComingErin Cox

    Erin Cox

    Erin Cox is noted for her burgeoning practice in the media and entertainment space, with experience in copyright, intellectual property disputes and trademark infringement.

Ranked Individuals at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (5)

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