Department profile
Venable LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : California


Venable LLP

Rankings

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The media and entertainment department at Venable LLP is well known for its track record representing clients in a wide array of litigation, from intellectual property to copyright infringement and licensing disputes. The firm stands out for its clientele in the music industry, representing notable talent in high-profile matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Venable LLP defended Studio 71 against copyright claims made by music publishing companies arising out of the alleged unauthorized use of recordings by social media influencers.

Strengths

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  • The Venable team is strategic, focused and innovative.

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  • Venable has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise.

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  • The Venable team has a combination of legal expertise, strategic thinking and empathy, as well as emotional intelligence and a good bedside manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Lee S Brenner
    Band 3Lee S Brenner

    Lee S Brenner

    Lee Brenner is chair of Venable LLP's entertainment and media litigation practice group. He acts on behalf of a broad client base, which includes television networks, production companies and high-profile individuals.
    • Lee is a fantastic trial lawyer and top strategic thinker.

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    • Lee's stellar advocacy skills, ability to strategize many steps ahead and tenacity make him a formidable attorney to have on your side. He consistently delivers excellent results.

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    • Lee is brilliant. He leaves no stone unturned.

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  • Band 3Michael B. Garfinkel
    Band 3Michael B. Garfinkel

    Michael B. Garfinkel

    Michael Garfinkel represents an impressive clientele, which includes talent agencies, production companies and other leading names in the entertainment sector. His experience includes disputes involving intellectual property rights, profit participation and breach of contract.
    • Michael really knows the law and gives commercial and actionable advice.

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    • Michael gives client-oriented solutions.

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    • Michael is experienced, reliable and intelligent.

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  • Band 4David E Fink
    Band 4David E Fink

    David E Fink

    David Fink is an experienced litigator whose broad practice includes notable strength handling disputes in the media and entertainment sector.
    • David translates effectively between legal and business reality.

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