Based primarily in New York, Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s intellectual property practice is comfortable handling critical matters in the entertainment industry. The firm is assisted in its ability to manage high-profile cases by capable lawyers that are skilled in crisis management and communications, and have experience representing in at all levels of the US court system. Dale Cendali is a widely respected IP lawyer with Supreme Court experience, capable of understanding and resolving intricate, novel areas of law. Claudia Ray is a skillful copyright arbitrator and litigator. The firm’s reach is benefited by Los Angeles based Diana Torres, who focuses on false advertising, copyright, contractual issues and commercial strategy. Joshua Simmons is a seasoned appellate and trial litigator that has had success with complex IP and commercial disputes.
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‘In addition to being incredibly smart and thoughtful, Dale Cendali is a pleasure to work with; she is pleasant, calm, and breaks down legalese to layperson language for the business.'
- 'Mary Mazzello is sharp, hardworking, very responsive and also a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Association of American Publishers
- Epic Games
- Fox News Network
- Take-Two Interactive Software
- Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre
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Dale Cendali