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Dori Ann Hanswirth

Dori Ann Hanswirth

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation

New York

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dori Hanswirth co-leads Arnold & Porter's Technology & Media industry group and is a litigator in the firm's Intellectual Property practice. Dori brings more than 25 years' experience for clients in a variety of industries, including media, entertainment, and technology, with a focus on defamation, reporters’ rights, copyright, trademark, and right of publicity. As one of the nation’s foremost media attorneys, Dori possesses a deep understanding of the interplay among protected speech, information gathering, and reputation protection. She serves as counsel to clients on IP issues related to training AI models, protection for content generated with the assistance of AI, and claims regarding use of intellectual property in training databases.

She also advises individual clients and organizations on issues related to reputation, brand protection, and media, copyright, and trademark in a range of other industries, including fintech, internet services, non-profits, and social media.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Dori Ann Hanswirth co-leads Arnold & Porter's technology, media and entertainment industry group. She undertakes the full range of disputes on behalf of clients in the media and entertainment sector, including intellectual property, rights of publicity and defamation claims.

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Dori Ann Hanswirth is an established trademark litigator with prominence in the media and entertainment industry. She serves as co-leader of the firm's technology and media industy group.

Strengths

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  • Dori is a brilliant attorney. I felt as relaxed as I could be with her representation.

    Media & Entertainment: First Amendment LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dori knows her stuff. She can quickly cut through the noise to make sure that you get the advice you need and that your position is well represented.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade SecretsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dori is simply an expert in what she does. We are fortunate to work with her as a strategic guide.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade SecretsChambers Guide to the USA

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