Ranking tables
Media & Entertainment: Litigation | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Barry I Slotnick Loeb & Loeb LLP18 Years Ranked
- Benjamin E Marks Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth A McNamara Davis Wright Tremaine LLP20 Years Ranked
- Christine LeperaMitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Band 3
- Eleanor M. Lackman Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP10 Years Ranked
- James Rosenfeld Davis Wright Tremaine LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Zavin Loeb & Loeb LLP17 Years Ranked
- Michael Elkin Winston & Strawn LLP15 Years Ranked
- Sandra Crawshaw-Sparks Proskauer Rose LLP16 Years Ranked
- Tal Dickstein Loeb & Loeb LLP3 Years Ranked
- Thomas B. Sullivan Ballard Spahr LLP2 Years Ranked
- Todd Larson Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brad D. RosePryor Cashman LLP
- Cynthia AratoShapiro Arato Bach LLP
- Maura WoganFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Band 4
- Alison Stein Jenner & Block LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joshua Simmons Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Randi Singer Sidley Austin LLP10 Years Ranked
- Saul B Shapiro Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP13 Years Ranked
- Wook Hwang Loeb & Loeb LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ilene FarkasPryor Cashman LLP
- Paul V LiCalsiReitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLC
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Jenner & Block LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedJenner & Block LLP is commended for its expert handling of litigation involving the interplay between copyright enforcement and digital music distribution. It acts for a diverse group of content owners in the music, film and television industries, handling sizable disputes involving the ownership and enforcement of intellectual property rights.1 Loeb & Loeb LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedLoeb & Loeb LLP is a highly respected entertainment law firm, fielding a deep bench of specialist attorneys and offering nationwide capabilities. It is particularly strong in intellectual property and contractual disputes concerning the ownership and distribution of music, film and television content. The firm acts for a distinguished client base composed of film studios, record labels and television networks.
Band 2
2 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine LLP has superb litigators capable of representing news organizations, publishing houses and entertainment companies in a wide array of disputes. The firm has a strong track record of defending high-profile First Amendment cases and offers additional expertise in cases involving right of publicity, copyright, access to information and reporters' privilege.2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a renowned group of litigators who are frequently sought out by major entertainment, media and technology companies, as well as well-known individuals. The firm is notable for its superb capabilities in high-profile disputes, calling upon its fantastic roster of formidable trial lawyers. It has a particularly strong track record for handling high-stakes breach of contract lawsuits. It leverages its extensive network of offices to offer strengths in major national and cross-border disputes.2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis houses highly regarded litigators who are frequently called upon to handle disputes on behalf of individual and corporate clients in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. The firm has particular expertise in complex copyright and trademark infringement litigation.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP frequently handles complex, business-critical disputes on behalf of prominent entertainment and publishing companies. It is a particularly strong choice for intellectual property disputes, including music royalty rate-setting proceedings, alongside strengths in disputes concerning the ownership, distribution and licensing of content.
Band 3
3 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has extensive experience handling a wide array of disputes arising in the media, entertainment and sports industries, including representation of clients at trials and in class actions. The firm caters to a diverse group of clients including telecommunications companies, publishers, film and television studios and television networks as well as high-profile individuals. Its areas of expertise include contractual, intellectual property and employment disputes.
Band 4
4 Ballard Spahr LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBallard Spahr LLP houses renowned litigators frequently sought out by major entertainment, media and technology companies as well as well-known individuals. The firm provides impressive counsel in high-profile First Amendment disputes, and is also adept at handling intellectual property disputes. It is notable for its superb trial capabilities, calling upon a strong roster of litigators and appellate specialists in New York and nationally.4 Proskauer Rose LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedProskauer Rose LLP is well versed in handling litigation on behalf of very prominent recording artists, music publishers and record labels. The firm is capable of handling disputes in areas including intellectual property, defamation and privacy, with particular strengths in complex breach of contract lawsuits. It is recognized for its niche strengths in sporting litigation, drawing from its top-tier strengths in sports law.4 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel represented Jay-Z and his company in a $68 million breach of contract suit brought by Parlux Fragrances and Perfumania Holdings involving claims that the defendant breached a License Agreement to manufacture, market and sell fragrance products bearing his trade mark.4 Winston & Strawn LLPMedia & Entertainment: Litigation2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"It is an amazing group, with an unbelievable amount of expertise based on experience. From top to bottom, they know the cases, are really strategic, hard-working and easy to work with."