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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 Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe against a defamation brought by NFL Hall of Famer Brett Farve regarding Sharpe’s comments on his show.

Strengths

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Williams & Connolly is well-positioned to handle all types of matters including the most complex and sophisticated.

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The team is efficient and experienced. It is first class in its client service and goes above and beyond.

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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.
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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.
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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 provides thoughtful, solution-oriented and practical legal guidance.

Nicholas is incredibly responsive and helpful.

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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 recognized for his skilled representation in complex, high-stakes litigation, including defamation claims and social media disputes.

Joseph is responsive, easy to work with and practical.

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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.
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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 really understands First Amendment litigation and is very experienced in that regard.

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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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Nicholas Gamse
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Nicholas Gamse
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Joseph Terry
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Joseph Terry
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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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