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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 successfully represented Lynn Goldsmith in an appeal before the US Supreme Court regarding the defense of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Art against allegations of copyright infringement.

Strengths

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"They are a go-to firm for high-value and high-profile matters; they are a top firm for complex litigation."

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"Williams & Connolly is a top-flight and very smart firm."

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"They provide consistently top-notch advice. The client service is outstanding and we are always pleased with what they do for us."

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin T. Baine
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Kevin T. Baine
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Senior Statespeople
Kevin Baine is a renowned trial lawyer with an exemplary track record defending news organizations in First Amendment cases.
"Kevin is really impressive with the facts of the case. He is great on his feet."
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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.
"Tom is our go-to on copyright issues. He's really responsive and always has very sound advice as well as being open to working through issues."
"Tom is one of the smartest lawyers working the First Amendment and media space. His depth of knowledge is unmatched."
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Robert B. Barnett
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Robert B. Barnett
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Robert Barnett is sought out for his expertise in the publishing industry. He negotiates book deals on behalf of well-known authors, politicians and other high-profile individuals.
"He is a go-to for a lot of the major talent on the networks."
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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 my primary counsel on complex litigation matters. He has great depth of knowledge in the space, and is able to think strategically on things and put together outstanding briefs."
"He is an accomplished litigator. He is a really effective writer and his analysis and experience is spot-on."
"A fantastic adviser and litigator."
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Nicholas Gamse
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Nicholas Gamse
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Up and Coming
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 a fantastic litigator, both strategically and tactically. I know he will be able to handle anything."
"We trust him to stay up to speed and do a great job of keeping us all on track. He is an excellent lawyer, his judgment and legal advice being spot-on."
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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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Senior Statespeople
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Thomas G. Hentoff
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Thomas G. Hentoff
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Robert B. Barnett
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Robert B. Barnett
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Stephen Fuzesi
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Stephen Fuzesi
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Nicholas Gamse
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Nicholas Gamse
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Up and Coming
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