Kenneth Steinthal > King & Spalding LLP > San Francisco, United States > Lawyer Profile

King & Spalding LLP’s San Francisco-based team is home to a growing media and entertainment litigation practice. Team head Kenneth Steinthal, who is ‘widely recognized as the leader in his field’, has been pivotal in establishing the firm’s reputation regarding music copyright and digital content, granting them many high-profile clients. Arwen Johnson has grown the firm’s client base by attracting studio clients and handling visual IP matters. David Mattern has carved out a niche within the firm, attending to cutting-edge matters relating to the copyright implications of AI, as well as being a key figure in bourgeoning social media addiction personal injury claims. Lena Colin is capable of assisting with the full spectrum of trademark law at any stage of the disputed claim lifecycle.

The trial and global disputes group at King & Spalding LLP remains a dominant force in the practice area, representing such major household names in media and entertainment and tech as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Zoom, Google, ByteDance and Warner Media in high-stakes copyright litigation. Kenneth Steinthal in San Francisco heads the team, bringing over 40 years of trial experience and expertise on intellectual property rights and licensing to advise multinationals engaged in audiovisual media content distribution. Arwen Johnson in Los Angeles brings expertise to key names in entertainment, advising on Netflix and Warner Bros. on such matters as idea theft, copyright infringement and contract disputes. David Mattern in Washington DC advises service providers and tech platforms on matters involving the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).