DLA Piper LLP (US)

Intellectual Property; Data Protection, Privacy and Security; Cybersecurity; Media, Sport and Entertainment; Technology; Advertising, Marketing and Promotions

Partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology practice and co-chair of the firm's National Advertising Team

Benjamin R. Mulcahy is a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology practice and co-chair of the firm's National Advertising Team. Ben represents major film studios, broadcast and cable television networks, retailers, prominent website operators, major consumer brands and their agencies in all aspects of sports marketing, entertainment marketing and interactive marketing, as well as in structuring and negotiating virtual reality, gaming, eSports and innovative branded entertainment initiatives and navigating the rights of stakeholders and the ever-changing laws that affect how campaigns are activated and content is distributed across all media.

Ben began his career practicing entertainment litigation, representing clients in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, profit participation, television and motion picture distribution, product placement, and production credit. He also litigated antitrust and civil racketeering cases in addition to serving pro bono as a Special Assistant City Attorney prosecuting gross-misdemeanor jury trials for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.

Professional Sports and the Law Member, Editorial Board; Sports Lawyers Association, Member; International Association of Privacy Professionals, Member; Brand Activation Association, Government and Legal Affairs Committee, Member

J.D., University of Minnesota Law School; B.A., Saint John's University