Band 4
Provided by Alison Schary
Alison Schary helps her clients publish important work while minimizing legal risk, and she defends them against legal threats based on their content. She is an effective and strategic litigator who has defended clients in high-profile cases and matters of first impression.
Alison is especially interested in the intersection of traditional media law and new technologies. She serves as principal outside counsel to the Online News Association and has spoken about the use of drones and artificial intelligence in journalism. Alison's client base includes major technology companies as well as traditional and digital media organizations, filmmakers, reporters, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations.
ABA Forum on Communications Law, Training & Development Committee
Pre-Publication Review Committee, Media Law Resource Center
Media Law Committee, DC Bar
Steering Committee for the Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports, DC Bar
Vice-Chair, D.C. Bar Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Section
Provided by Chambers
Alison Schary has an active media and entertainment litigation practice. She is experienced with matters relating to intellectual property and displays particular expertise in defamation defence.
Provided by Chambers
"She is incredibly smart, talented and a very zealous advocate for her clients. She knows how to litigate a case inside and out and is a master of the factual record and case law."
"Alison is a strong production lawyer, understanding various responsibilities and personalities, and excellent with injunctions."
"She is incredibly smart, talented and a very zealous advocate for her clients. She knows how to litigate a case inside and out and is a master of the factual record and case law."
"Alison is a strong production lawyer, understanding various responsibilities and personalities, and excellent with injunctions."
