Katherine M. "Kate" Bolger

Katherine M. "Kate" Bolger


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Recognized since 2013

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Copyright Law

Litigation - First Amendment

Media Law

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Ms. Bolger is an experienced First Amendment and media litigator who has represented news and entertainment companies in a broad spectrum of content-related matters, ranging from investigative journalism to coverage of celebrities. In addition to defending media clients in court, Kate regularly counsels newspapers, magazines, and book publishers about pre-publication issues and advises authors on contract, electronic publishing, and intellectual property matters.

Prior to joining LSKS, Ms. Bolger was a partner at Hogan Lovells, where she co-chaired the firm's media litigation and counseling practice group.

Location
  • 1251 Avenue Of The Americas, 21st Floor
    New York, NY 10020-1104
Education
  • University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1998
  • University of Virginia, BA, graduated 1994
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • ABA First Amendment and Media Litigation Committee - Co-Chairperson
  • ABA Women in Communications Law Committee - Past-Co-Chairperson
  • Media Law Resource Center, Entertainment Law Committee - Past-Chairperson
  • New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies - Instructor

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

168 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

93 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Media Law, New York City (2024)
  • Media Law, New York City (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Copyright Law
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Media Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • First Amendment Law

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