Best Lawyers in America for Sports Law
Jake Levy is the founder of Levy Law. Jake’s practice encompasses a broad range of transactions in the entertainment and media industries, with an emphasis on television, motion picture, podcast, book publishing, celebrity branding/endorsement and music matters. He represents both individuals and companies, including award-winning documentary and narrative filmmakers, directors, series creators, producers, literary authors, talent and broadcast journalists, as well as leading production...
Matthew D. McGill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Gaming Law and Sports Law. Matthew D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. McGill since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew D. McGill is held by other lawyers.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Stanley H. Wakshlag earned his B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brandeis University in 1974 and his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1978. Stanley’s practice has concentrated on class action litigation, securities litigation, director and officer representation, complex business litigation, deceptive trade practices, Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement proceedings, professional malpractice matters, and litigation with the...
William (Bill) Munck is the managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala. He is a member of the executive committee and chairs the firm’s intellectual property group. Bill brings 30+ years of experience counseling clients regarding the development of offensive and defensive intellectual property portfolios. His technical expertise is in the hardware, software, firmware, gaming, wired/wireless communication, energy, defense, and medical device/healthcare fields. Bill is known as an attorney ...
James A. Trigg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Artificial Intelligence Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Music, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law and Trademark Law. James A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized James A. Trigg since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in whic...
Gregory L. Curtner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Sports Law. Gregory L. practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory L. Curtner since 1995. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory L. Curtner is held by other lawyers.
Stephen DiMaria is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Entertainment and Sports Law and Real Estate Law. Stephen practices law in Forest Hills, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen DiMaria since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen DiMaria is he...
Celina Kirchner is Senior Counsel in the Firm's Business Litigation Practice group. Celina’s civil litigation practice focuses on all areas of business and commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on digital media, technology, internet, privacy, emerging companies, insurance, breach of contract, fraud, and complex business disputes. In her practice, Celina works closely with business professionals of all levels in order to develop practical strategies for resolving their disput...
Alexandra Perloff-Giles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment and Sports Law. Alexandra practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Perloff-Giles since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexandra Perloff-Giles is held by other lawyers.
Alexandra Badalamenti is an intellectual property attorney whose practice focuses on media and entertainment transactions. Alexandra represents artists, musicians, image creators, and innovators in production, fashion, music, and media. Alexandra counsels her clients on a variety of matters, including brand partnerships, commercial endorsements, music festivals, experiential activations, talent representation, licensing partnerships, and literary publishing.
Michelle Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment and Sports Law and Technology Law. Michelle practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Davis since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michelle Davis is held by other lawyers.
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