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Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation | USA

California

This category recognises practices and practitioners operating within the media and entertainment sector, with a dedicated focus on music, including artist representation, talent management, agencies and music catalogues. It recognises firms and practitioners engaged in both contentious and transactional matters. Disputes may involve elements of intellectual property, contractual and royalties disputes, rights ownership and competition issues. On the advisory side, it covers the full lifecycle of music creation, financing, exploitation and distribution, including licensing, publishing, digital and streaming and live performance matters.

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Star Individuals

  1. Kelli L Sager
    Kelli L Sager
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Star Individuals | 24 Years Ranked

    Kelli Sager has an exceptional reputation as a First Amendment litigator. She is highly skilled at handling libel, copyright infringement and privacy disputes on behalf of news and entertainment organisations.

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Band 1

  1. Jean-Paul Jassy
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    Jean-Paul Jassy
    Jassy Vick Carolan LLP
    Jassy Vick Carolan LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked

    Jean-Paul Jassy is noted for his expertise in First Amendment issues. His wide-ranging practice also sees him handle copyright infringement, profit participation and breach-of-contract claims.

  2. Kevin Vick
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    Kevin Vick
    Jassy Vick Carolan LLP
    Jassy Vick Carolan LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Kevin Vick is an experienced litigator in the media and entertainment field, regularly handling matters on copyright, defamation and anti-SLAPP motions.
  3. Theodore J Boutrous Jr
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    Theodore J Boutrous Jr
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Theodore Boutrous is a renowned First Amendment litigator. He often represents high-profile individuals and news organisations in defamation and reporter's privilege disputes.

  4. Thomas R Burke
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    Thomas R Burke
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked
    Thomas Burke maintains an impressive First Amendment practice, with particular expertise in anti-SLAPP motions.
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Band 2

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    Duffy Carolan
    Jassy Vick Carolan LLP
    Jassy Vick Carolan LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Duffy Carolan is noted for her burgeoning practice in the media and entertainment space, with expertise in defamation, anti-SLAPP motions and the copyright space. She regularly represents a number of news organizations.

  2. Rachel E Matteo-Boehm
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    Rachel E Matteo-Boehm
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Rachel Matteo-Boehm frequently represents news organisations in lawsuits around the country. She is particularly adept in First Amendment litigation, including acting on behalf of news organisations seeking access to government records.

  3. Roger Myers
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    Roger Myers
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked

    Roger Myers is a go-to lawyer for news organisations. He offers expertise in defamation and Freedom of Information disputes.

  4. Gary L Bostwick
    Bostwick Law | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Band 2
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Up and Coming

  1. Dan Laidman
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    Dan Laidman
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Dan Laidman, based in the firm's Los Angeles office, is increasingly recognized for his work for media clients in the First Amendment litigation space.