Joel Weiner

Joel Weiner defends some of the biggest names in Hollywood, which include major film and television studios, production companies, sports agents, actors, directors, screenwriters and athletes. Areas of expertise include entertainment, media law, copyright infringement, idea submission, contracts, torts, anti-SLAPP, music, sports, participation accounting, trademark infringement, defamation, right of publicity, television and motion picture production, licensing and distribution. Joel has extensive experience in federal and state courts across the country, as well as in arbitration, mediation, appeals and insurance. He is also known for his strategic use of motions, procedures and negotiation skills to obtain quick dismissals of claims prior to trial.

Partner at Katten since 1996. Current Board Member, Public Counsel; Former Governing Committee, ABA Forum on Communications Law; Current Liaison, Media Law Resource Center; Current Board Member Los Angeles Copyright Society; Variety Legal Impact Report—2013, 2014, 2016; Daily Journal Top Entertainment Lawyer—2014; Law 360 MVP – Media and Entertainment—2015.