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Media & Entertainment - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Williams & Connolly LLP houses a notable group of accomplished media and First Amendment litigators, featuring a talented group of associates as well as renowned senior partners. The team is consistently engaged in the most complex trials and appeals affecting the news media industry, including high-profile defamation and intellectual property disputes. It also boasts a wealth of experience negotiating publishing deals on behalf of well-known authors and politicians.

Work Highlights

  • Williams & Connolly LLP represented former Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe against a defamation action brought by NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre.

Strengths

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Williams & Connolly has a strong, collaborative nature and are well connected in the sector.

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Williams & Connolly produce high quality briefs and legal strategies. The team has always been easy to work with and is very supportive.

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Williams & Connolly do a really good job of seeing around the corner. Clients feel that they are in very capable hands.

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Williams & Connolly is a client's dream outside counsel. The team's writing and courtroom presence are top notch, and it provides top class service.

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Williams & Connolly's attorneys are top-notch experts in their fields. The team has substantive expertise and is very attuned to our business needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin T. Baine
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Kevin T. Baine
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Kevin Baine is a renowned trial lawyer with an exemplary track record defending news organizations in First Amendment cases.

Kevin is wonderful lawyer.

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Thomas G. Hentoff
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Thomas G. Hentoff
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Cochair of the firm's First Amendment and media practice Thomas Hentoff provides expert counsel to print and broadcast media companies, particularly with regard to libel and intellectual property disputes.

Thomas is a pleasure to talk to. He thinks about our issues a lot and is very on the ball.

Thomas is a very strong attorney.

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Nicholas Gamse
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Nicholas Gamse
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Nicholas Gamse has a growing reputation in the media and entertainment space for his expertise in high-profile cases. His work ranges from defamation and first amendment matters, as well as IP and breach of contract.

Nicholas is always a pleasure to work with and is super accessible.

Nicholas is a terrific lawyer and clients love him.

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Joseph Terry
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Joseph Terry
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Co-chair of the firm's First Amendment practice group, Joseph Terry is a partner at Williams & Connolly recognized for his skilled representation in complex, high-stakes litigation, including defamation claims and social media disputes.

Joseph is terrific to work with. He is practical and responsive.

Joseph is a great advocate.

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Stephen Fuzesi
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Stephen Fuzesi
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Stephen Fuzesi is a key partner at Williams & Connolly's media and entertainment practice, and is recognized for his work representing media outlets and journalists in high profile defamation lawsuits.

Stephen is a very experienced attorney.

Stephen does an excellent job at managing client expectations and deadlines. He really knows their products and documents.

Stephen is a deep subject matter expert and a real litigator. He is very strategic.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Williams & Connolly LLP

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Kevin T. Baine
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Kevin T. Baine
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Thomas G. Hentoff
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Thomas G. Hentoff
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Nicholas Gamse
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Nicholas Gamse
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Joseph Terry
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Joseph Terry
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Stephen Fuzesi
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Stephen Fuzesi
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