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Michael Elkin

New York, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Winston & Strawn LLP

136 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television Entertainment Law - Music Litigation - Intellectual Property

Biography

Michael Elkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Entertainment Law - Music and Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Winston & Strawn LLP

136 Best Lawyers awards

Winston & Strawn LLP logo

Overview

  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

Michael is the very best lawyer and litigator. He is very smart and creative and can explain the most complex IP concepts clearly and concisely not only to a judge and jury but also his client.

Bill Sagan (Wolfgang's Vault)

Michael Elkin is a superior litigator, excellent at depositions, and preparation of his client. He is extremely intelligent, does what he says he will do, very competitive, and knows how to win. He is the best lawyer I have ever known.

Bill Sagan (Wolfgang's Vault)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • Entertainment Law - Music
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Arbitration
  • Communications Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Media Law

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