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Williams & Connolly LLP

Media & Entertainment

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Williams & Connolly LLP

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Media & Entertainment - District of Columbia

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

  • 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.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin T. Baine
    Kevin T. Baine

    Kevin T. Baine

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

    • Kevin is wonderful lawyer.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
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  • Thomas G. Hentoff
    Thomas G. Hentoff

    Thomas G. Hentoff

    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.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

    • Thomas is a very strong attorney.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
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  • Nicholas Gamse
    Nicholas Gamse

    Nicholas Gamse

    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.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

    • Nicholas is a terrific lawyer and clients love him.

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  • Joseph Terry
    Joseph Terry

    Joseph Terry

    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.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

    • Joseph is a great advocate.

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  • Stephen Fuzesi
    Stephen Fuzesi

    Stephen Fuzesi

    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.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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

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