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WilmerHale

Media & Entertainment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


WilmerHale

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About

Provided by WilmerHale

As technology continues to reshape how news, information and entertainment are produced, packaged, commercialized, shared and consumed, the relevant legal and regulatory boundaries are constantly being tested and redrawn. WilmerHale’s premier litigation capabilities, our regulatory and government affairs acumen, and our leading-edge work in the areas of intermediary liability, cybersecurity, privacy, antitrust, intellectual property, capital markets and strategic response, enable us to navigate clients’ most sophisticated challenges. The firm is a leader in the representation of technology and new media companies—ranging from our landmark victories in cases holding that online platforms are generally immune from liability for third-party content, to representation of a major social media company in congressional hearings and before other regulators concerning privacy issues, to an array of other high-stakes matters for both new and established participants in the media and entertainment industries. We have helped our clients address many of the most complex legal, regulatory and business issues to arise in recent years, including high-profile cyber breaches, competition challenges, FCC broadcast indecency charges, First Amendment controversies, and privacy regulation in the United States, the European Union and elsewhere.

To learn more about WilmerHale's Media and Entertainment practice, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/media-and-entertainment

Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale houses a team of highly respected litigators who are able to draw on the firm's premier appellate, regulatory and government relations practices to offer a comprehensive service for media companies. The firm assists traditional and new media companies with cutting-edge disputes concerning the publication of content. It is particularly strong in defending digital media platforms in lawsuits concerning Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which governs liability for the activities of third-party users.

Strengths

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  • The WilmerHale team is intelligent, extremely smart and understand things in ways others don't. The team has the resources, connections and heft to take on large and important matters.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
  • WilmerHale has a good group of lawyers. The team is well regarded across the board.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
  • WilmerHale is the go-to for liability, section 230 work.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
  • WilmerHale is creative, and ultimately successful in difficult cases.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
  • WilmerHale has wonderful lawyers who are strong on the First Amendment litigation front.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ari Holtzblatt
    Band 2Ari Holtzblatt

    Ari Holtzblatt

    Ari Holtzblatt skillfully represents social media platforms and other digital media companies in matters concerning Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment.
    • Ari is fantastic. He's an expert in the media space.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
    • Ari is an exceptional lawyer. He is extremely smart and hard working.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
    • Ari is excellent. He is extremely smart, thoughtful and strategic.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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