Andrew J.Thomas

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Office

Century City

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Phone

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Andrew J. Thomas

Partner

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Office

Century City

Los Angeles

Phone

+1 213 239 5155

+1 213 239 5100

Overview Areas of Focus Representative Matters Credentials Service / Recognition

A highly accomplished media and entertainment litigator, Andrew J. “A. J.” Thomas focuses his practice on copyright, trademark and right of publicity matters, First Amendment cases, and complex business disputes. A. J. has secured victories, some precedent-setting, in jury trials and appellate proceedings across the country for many of the world's largest media and entertainment companies, entertainers, publishers, and advertising agencies.

He has litigated a variety of media, entertainment, and complex commercial cases and handled more than 50 appeals, representing clients in state and federal trial courts, circuit courts, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

For two decades, leading legal and entertainment industry publications have recognized A. J. as one of the best in his field, a top lawyer in the entertainment industry, one of the "Top 50 Entertainment Lawyers" and "Top IP Litigators" in California, and as a California Lawyer Magazine "Attorney of the Year" in intellectual property law. A. J. recently concluded a term as President of the Los Angeles Copyright Society and regularly writes and speaks on intellectual property and entertainment law topics.

I am proud to help industry-leading creators navigate ever-shifting legal and technology challenges to deliver inspiring content to their audiences.

Areas of Focus

Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants

Representative Matters

Won a federal jury verdict of $13.15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after a week-long trial over the rights to writer John Steinbeck’s works (Kaffaga v. Steinbeck et. al. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Represented Warner Bros. in a lawsuit for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution against a business operating “virtual running clubs” that make unauthorized uses of Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trademarks and copyrighted images. Case resolved in 2022 with a stipulated permanent injunction. Warner Bros. Entm’t v. Random Tuesday, Inc. (D.D. Cal).
Secured a precedential victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a Pennsylvania federal court’s dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox and other parties arising from Fox’s hit television show Empire. Tanksley v. Daniels (E.D. Pa. and 3d Cir.).
Represented consortium of broadcast television companies (including Fox Television Stations, PBS, Univision, and WNET) in copyright infringement case against Aereo, Inc. Supreme Court's ruling in our clients’ favor established an important precedent for broadcasters and copyright owners. WNET v. Aereo (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Won dismissals of two lawsuits for NBC Universal and numerous foreign distributors in a case involving claims of copyright infringement and breach of license agreements over the distribution of the motion picture Disturbia. Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust v. NBC Universal (S.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal. and 9th Cir.).
Defended Warner Bros. in Fortres Grand Corp. v. Warner Bros. Entm’t (N.D. Ind. and 7th Cir.) in obtaining dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of a trademark infringement action based on the use of the phrase “clean slate” to describe a fictional software program depicted in the motion picture The Dark Knight Rises and in related social media promotions.
Represented as co-counsel a nationwide class of songwriters and music publishers in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court), a lawsuit by copyright owners in the music and motion picture industries asserting claims for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement against peer-to-peer file sharing services Grokster, Kazaa and Streamcast. In ruling for the plaintiffs, a unanimous Supreme Court adopted the “inducement” theory of copyright liability, holding that “one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright” is liable for the resulting infringement.
Represented the composer and recording artist Prince in a variety of trademark, copyright and right of publicity disputes with merchandise companies and distributors of bootleg recordings.

Credentials

Service / Recognition

Won a federal jury verdict of $13.15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after a week-long trial over the rights to writer John Steinbeck’s works (Kaffaga v. Steinbeck et. al. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Represented Warner Bros. in a lawsuit for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution against a business operating “virtual running clubs” that make unauthorized uses of Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trademarks and copyrighted images. Case resolved in 2022 with a stipulated permanent injunction. Warner Bros. Entm’t v. Random Tuesday, Inc. (D.D. Cal).
Secured a precedential victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a Pennsylvania federal court’s dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox and other parties arising from Fox’s hit television show Empire. Tanksley v. Daniels (E.D. Pa. and 3d Cir.).
Represented consortium of broadcast television companies (including Fox Television Stations, PBS, Univision, and WNET) in copyright infringement case against Aereo, Inc. Supreme Court's ruling in our clients’ favor established an important precedent for broadcasters and copyright owners. WNET v. Aereo (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Won dismissals of two lawsuits for NBC Universal and numerous foreign distributors in a case involving claims of copyright infringement and breach of license agreements over the distribution of the motion picture Disturbia. Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust v. NBC Universal (S.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal. and 9th Cir.).
Defended Warner Bros. in Fortres Grand Corp. v. Warner Bros. Entm’t (N.D. Ind. and 7th Cir.) in obtaining dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of a trademark infringement action based on the use of the phrase “clean slate” to describe a fictional software program depicted in the motion picture The Dark Knight Rises and in related social media promotions.
Represented as co-counsel a nationwide class of songwriters and music publishers in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court), a lawsuit by copyright owners in the music and motion picture industries asserting claims for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement against peer-to-peer file sharing services Grokster, Kazaa and Streamcast. In ruling for the plaintiffs, a unanimous Supreme Court adopted the “inducement” theory of copyright liability, holding that “one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright” is liable for the resulting infringement.
Represented the composer and recording artist Prince in a variety of trademark, copyright and right of publicity disputes with merchandise companies and distributors of bootleg recordings.

Overview

I am proud to help industry-leading creators navigate ever-shifting legal and technology challenges to deliver inspiring content to their audiences.

Areas of Focus

Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants

Representative Matters

Won a federal jury verdict of $13.15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after a week-long trial over the rights to writer John Steinbeck’s works (Kaffaga v. Steinbeck et. al. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Represented Warner Bros. in a lawsuit for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution against a business operating “virtual running clubs” that make unauthorized uses of Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trademarks and copyrighted images. Case resolved in 2022 with a stipulated permanent injunction. Warner Bros. Entm’t v. Random Tuesday, Inc. (D.D. Cal).
Secured a precedential victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a Pennsylvania federal court’s dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox and other parties arising from Fox’s hit television show Empire. Tanksley v. Daniels (E.D. Pa. and 3d Cir.).
Represented consortium of broadcast television companies (including Fox Television Stations, PBS, Univision, and WNET) in copyright infringement case against Aereo, Inc. Supreme Court's ruling in our clients’ favor established an important precedent for broadcasters and copyright owners. WNET v. Aereo (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Won dismissals of two lawsuits for NBC Universal and numerous foreign distributors in a case involving claims of copyright infringement and breach of license agreements over the distribution of the motion picture Disturbia. Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust v. NBC Universal (S.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal. and 9th Cir.).
Defended Warner Bros. in Fortres Grand Corp. v. Warner Bros. Entm’t (N.D. Ind. and 7th Cir.) in obtaining dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of a trademark infringement action based on the use of the phrase “clean slate” to describe a fictional software program depicted in the motion picture The Dark Knight Rises and in related social media promotions.
Represented as co-counsel a nationwide class of songwriters and music publishers in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court), a lawsuit by copyright owners in the music and motion picture industries asserting claims for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement against peer-to-peer file sharing services Grokster, Kazaa and Streamcast. In ruling for the plaintiffs, a unanimous Supreme Court adopted the “inducement” theory of copyright liability, holding that “one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright” is liable for the resulting infringement.
Represented the composer and recording artist Prince in a variety of trademark, copyright and right of publicity disputes with merchandise companies and distributors of bootleg recordings.

Credentials

Admissions

California, 1992

Education

Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 1991
Stanford University, BA, with distinction and department honors, 1988

Court Admissions

US Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
US District Court, Central District of California
US District Court, Eastern District of California
US District Court, Northern District of California
US District Court, Southern District of California

Clerkships

Hon. Alfred T. Goodwin, US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Service / Recognition

Awards

Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports, & Media Lawyers, 2025-2026
Chambers USA, Media & Entertainment: Litigation (California), 2009-2025
Daily Journal, Top Intellectual Property Lawyer, 2023; California Lawyer Attorney of the Year, 2018; Top 50 Entertainment Lawyers, 2014, 2015; Top IP Litigator, 2015
The Best Lawyers in America, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Litigation - First Amendment, Media Law, 2023-2026; Lawyer of the Year, Media Law, 2026
ACLU Foundation of Southern California, Artistic Expression Award, 2014; Homeless Rights Advocacy Award, 2018
Los Angeles Business Journal, Who’s Who in L.A. Law - Top 40 Entertainment Lawyers, 2010
Managing Intellectual Property, IP Star, 2013-2025; Copyright Star, 2021, 2024
Southern California Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2004; 2006; 2013-2024
Variety, Legal Impact Report, 2016

Community

Western Center on Law and Poverty, Board of Trustees, 2011-2021

Service to the Bar

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member, State Appellate Judicial Evaluation Committee
American Bar Association, Member, Forum on Communications Law

Industry

Media Law Resource Center, Entertainment Law Committee, Co-Chair, 2024, Entertainment Law Conference Planning Committee: 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021
Los Angeles Copyright Society, President, 2022-2023; President-Elect, 2021-2022; Vice-President, 2020-2021; Treasurer, 2019-2020; Immediate Past President, 2023-2024; Board of Trustees, 2007-2009, 2017-2019

I am proud to help industry-leading creators navigate ever-shifting legal and technology challenges to deliver inspiring content to their audiences.

Areas of Focus

Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants

Representative Matters

Won a federal jury verdict of $13.15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after a week-long trial over the rights to writer John Steinbeck’s works (Kaffaga v. Steinbeck et. al. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Represented Warner Bros. in a lawsuit for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution against a business operating “virtual running clubs” that make unauthorized uses of Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trademarks and copyrighted images. Case resolved in 2022 with a stipulated permanent injunction. Warner Bros. Entm’t v. Random Tuesday, Inc. (D.D. Cal).
Secured a precedential victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a Pennsylvania federal court’s dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox and other parties arising from Fox’s hit television show Empire. Tanksley v. Daniels (E.D. Pa. and 3d Cir.).
Represented consortium of broadcast television companies (including Fox Television Stations, PBS, Univision, and WNET) in copyright infringement case against Aereo, Inc. Supreme Court's ruling in our clients’ favor established an important precedent for broadcasters and copyright owners. WNET v. Aereo (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Won dismissals of two lawsuits for NBC Universal and numerous foreign distributors in a case involving claims of copyright infringement and breach of license agreements over the distribution of the motion picture Disturbia. Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust v. NBC Universal (S.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal. and 9th Cir.).
Defended Warner Bros. in Fortres Grand Corp. v. Warner Bros. Entm’t (N.D. Ind. and 7th Cir.) in obtaining dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of a trademark infringement action based on the use of the phrase “clean slate” to describe a fictional software program depicted in the motion picture The Dark Knight Rises and in related social media promotions.
Represented as co-counsel a nationwide class of songwriters and music publishers in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court), a lawsuit by copyright owners in the music and motion picture industries asserting claims for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement against peer-to-peer file sharing services Grokster, Kazaa and Streamcast. In ruling for the plaintiffs, a unanimous Supreme Court adopted the “inducement” theory of copyright liability, holding that “one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright” is liable for the resulting infringement.
Represented the composer and recording artist Prince in a variety of trademark, copyright and right of publicity disputes with merchandise companies and distributors of bootleg recordings.

Credentials

Service / Recognition

Won a federal jury verdict of $13.15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after a week-long trial over the rights to writer John Steinbeck’s works (Kaffaga v. Steinbeck et. al. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Represented Warner Bros. in a lawsuit for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution against a business operating “virtual running clubs” that make unauthorized uses of Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trademarks and copyrighted images. Case resolved in 2022 with a stipulated permanent injunction. Warner Bros. Entm’t v. Random Tuesday, Inc. (D.D. Cal).
Secured a precedential victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a Pennsylvania federal court’s dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox and other parties arising from Fox’s hit television show Empire. Tanksley v. Daniels (E.D. Pa. and 3d Cir.).
Represented consortium of broadcast television companies (including Fox Television Stations, PBS, Univision, and WNET) in copyright infringement case against Aereo, Inc. Supreme Court's ruling in our clients’ favor established an important precedent for broadcasters and copyright owners. WNET v. Aereo (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Won dismissals of two lawsuits for NBC Universal and numerous foreign distributors in a case involving claims of copyright infringement and breach of license agreements over the distribution of the motion picture Disturbia. Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust v. NBC Universal (S.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal. and 9th Cir.).
Defended Warner Bros. in Fortres Grand Corp. v. Warner Bros. Entm’t (N.D. Ind. and 7th Cir.) in obtaining dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of a trademark infringement action based on the use of the phrase “clean slate” to describe a fictional software program depicted in the motion picture The Dark Knight Rises and in related social media promotions.
Represented as co-counsel a nationwide class of songwriters and music publishers in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court), a lawsuit by copyright owners in the music and motion picture industries asserting claims for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement against peer-to-peer file sharing services Grokster, Kazaa and Streamcast. In ruling for the plaintiffs, a unanimous Supreme Court adopted the “inducement” theory of copyright liability, holding that “one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright” is liable for the resulting infringement.
Represented the composer and recording artist Prince in a variety of trademark, copyright and right of publicity disputes with merchandise companies and distributors of bootleg recordings.

Overview

I am proud to help industry-leading creators navigate ever-shifting legal and technology challenges to deliver inspiring content to their audiences.

Areas of Focus

Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants

Representative Matters

Won a federal jury verdict of $13.15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after a week-long trial over the rights to writer John Steinbeck’s works (Kaffaga v. Steinbeck et. al. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Represented Warner Bros. in a lawsuit for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trademark dilution against a business operating “virtual running clubs” that make unauthorized uses of Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trademarks and copyrighted images. Case resolved in 2022 with a stipulated permanent injunction. Warner Bros. Entm’t v. Random Tuesday, Inc. (D.D. Cal).
Secured a precedential victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a Pennsylvania federal court’s dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Fox and other parties arising from Fox’s hit television show Empire. Tanksley v. Daniels (E.D. Pa. and 3d Cir.).
Represented consortium of broadcast television companies (including Fox Television Stations, PBS, Univision, and WNET) in copyright infringement case against Aereo, Inc. Supreme Court's ruling in our clients’ favor established an important precedent for broadcasters and copyright owners. WNET v. Aereo (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court).
Won dismissals of two lawsuits for NBC Universal and numerous foreign distributors in a case involving claims of copyright infringement and breach of license agreements over the distribution of the motion picture Disturbia. Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust v. NBC Universal (S.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal. and 9th Cir.).
Defended Warner Bros. in Fortres Grand Corp. v. Warner Bros. Entm’t (N.D. Ind. and 7th Cir.) in obtaining dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of a trademark infringement action based on the use of the phrase “clean slate” to describe a fictional software program depicted in the motion picture The Dark Knight Rises and in related social media promotions.
Represented as co-counsel a nationwide class of songwriters and music publishers in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (C.D. Cal., 9th Cir. and U.S. Supreme Court), a lawsuit by copyright owners in the music and motion picture industries asserting claims for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement against peer-to-peer file sharing services Grokster, Kazaa and Streamcast. In ruling for the plaintiffs, a unanimous Supreme Court adopted the “inducement” theory of copyright liability, holding that “one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright” is liable for the resulting infringement.
Represented the composer and recording artist Prince in a variety of trademark, copyright and right of publicity disputes with merchandise companies and distributors of bootleg recordings.

Credentials

Admissions

California, 1992

Education

Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 1991
Stanford University, BA, with distinction and department honors, 1988

Court Admissions

US Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
US District Court, Central District of California
US District Court, Eastern District of California
US District Court, Northern District of California
US District Court, Southern District of California

Clerkships

Hon. Alfred T. Goodwin, US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Service / Recognition

Awards

Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports, & Media Lawyers, 2025-2026
Chambers USA, Media & Entertainment: Litigation (California), 2009-2025
Daily Journal, Top Intellectual Property Lawyer, 2023; California Lawyer Attorney of the Year, 2018; Top 50 Entertainment Lawyers, 2014, 2015; Top IP Litigator, 2015
The Best Lawyers in America, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Litigation - First Amendment, Media Law, 2023-2026; Lawyer of the Year, Media Law, 2026
ACLU Foundation of Southern California, Artistic Expression Award, 2014; Homeless Rights Advocacy Award, 2018
Los Angeles Business Journal, Who’s Who in L.A. Law - Top 40 Entertainment Lawyers, 2010
Managing Intellectual Property, IP Star, 2013-2025; Copyright Star, 2021, 2024
Southern California Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2004; 2006; 2013-2024
Variety, Legal Impact Report, 2016

Community

Western Center on Law and Poverty, Board of Trustees, 2011-2021

Service to the Bar

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member, State Appellate Judicial Evaluation Committee
American Bar Association, Member, Forum on Communications Law

Industry

Media Law Resource Center, Entertainment Law Committee, Co-Chair, 2024, Entertainment Law Conference Planning Committee: 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021
Los Angeles Copyright Society, President, 2022-2023; President-Elect, 2021-2022; Vice-President, 2020-2021; Treasurer, 2019-2020; Immediate Past President, 2023-2024; Board of Trustees, 2007-2009, 2017-2019

News and Insights

Recognition

Lawdragon Names Nine Partners to the 2026 “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” List

Nine Jenner & Block partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 2026 list of the 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers. Lawdragon recognizes preeminent lawyers who guide the world's leading media, entertainment, and technology companies through their most critical legal challenges. Jenner’s Content, Media, and Entertainment practice spans the full spectrum of the industry — from television, motion pictures, music, and video games to sports and betting, digital assets and blockchai

February 2026

Event

Jenner & Block Partners to Speak at ABA Forum on Communications Law

Partners Alison Stein, Andrew Thomas, and Cayman Mitchell will present at the American Bar Association Forum on Communications Law, taking place February 5-7 in Phoenix, Arizona. The ABA Forum on Communications Law's Annual Meeting brings together leading communications law practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and judges to discuss the latest developments in media, First Amendment, technology, and entertainment law.

February 5, 2026

Client Alerts

An Erie October Surprise: Ninth Circuit Rules Anti-SLAPP Denials Not Immediately Appealable

On October 9, 2025, in Gopher Media LLC v. Melone, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overruled precedent established over 20 years ago in Batzel v. Smith by unanimously holding, in an en banc decision by 11 judges, that orders denying anti-SLAPP motions under California’s anti-SLAPP statute are not immediately appealable in federal court under the collateral order doctrine.[1]

October 22, 2025

News

Jenner & Block Secures Pro Bono Victory in Huntington Beach Library Censorship Case

In a significant pro bono win, Jenner & Block successfully challenged a censorship policy at the City of Huntington Beach’s public libraries.

September 10, 2025

Recognition

Jenner & Block Earns Top Chambers USA 2025 Rankings in California

The Chambers USA 2025 guide has recognized Jenner & Block’s excellence in its California practice rankings. Chambers now has repeatedly ranked Jenner for its general commercial, white collar, media and entertainment, and intellectual property practices. Chambers also recognized seven California partners in its band of rankings and four California partners as “up and coming” in its rankings.

June 9, 2025

Publications

Partners Steve Englund, Andrew J. Thomas, and Lauren M. Greene authored the US analysis and introductory Global Overview in Lexology’s Panoramic: Copyright 2025. The authors discussed the evolution of the copyright legal landscape in response to technological advances.

May 30, 2025

Recognition

Lawdragon Names Nine Partners to the 2025 “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” List

Nine Jenner & Block partners have been named to Lawdragon’s inaugural list of the 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers. The accolade honors the country’s top lawyers in entertainment, sports, and media who advise sports icons, leagues, teams, universities, and more on a host of issues such as antitrust and IP.

March 14, 2025

News

Jenner & Block Lawyers Author Copyright Analysis in Lexology Panoramic

Jenner & Block Partners Steve Englund and Andrew J. Thomas, and Special Counsel Lauren Greene authored the US analysis and introductory Global Overview in Copyright 2024, published by Lexology Panoramic.

June 6, 2024

News

West Coast Boom for Jenner & Block with New Office Space in Century City and San Francisco

CENTURY CITY AND SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DECEMBER 13, 2023 – Jenner & Block has expanded its presence in California, opening its third office in the state in Century City and more than doubling its footprint in San Francisco. With these additions – at 2029 Century Park East in Century City and 525 Market Street in San Francisco – the firm is poised to support its booming California practices and exciting lateral growth.

December 13, 2023

News

Jenner & Block Partners Author Copyright Analysis in Getting the Deal Through

Jenner & Block Partners Steve Englund, Andrew J. Thomas, and Jacob Tracer, and Special Counsel Lauren Greene authored the US analysis and introductory Global Overview in Copyright 2023, published by Lexology Getting the Deal Through. The publication provides an overview of local copyright laws in 11 jurisdictions worldwide, serving as a valuable resource to understanding global copyright regulations.

June 8, 2023

News

Partner Andrew J. Thomas Recognized as 2023 Top Intellectual Property Lawyer by the Daily Journal

Jenner & Block Partner Andrew J. Thomas was recognized as a 2023 Top Intellectual Property Lawyer by the Daily Journal.A.J.’s profile highlights his work representing film and television studios as well as other businesses in the entertainment industry in disputes involving their intellectual property rights.

May 17, 2023

News

“Warner Bros. Wins Copyright Ruling Against Sports Charity,” Law360

The team of Jenner & Block lawyers who represented Warner Bros. in the lawsuit is pleased to have helped resolve this litigation to the satisfaction of the parties.

June 17, 2022

Recognition

Chambers USA Recognizes 59 Jenner & Block Lawyers Across 39 Categories

Chambers and Partners published the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, recognizing 59 Jenner & Block lawyers in 39 categories.

June 2, 2022

Publications

Jenner & Block Partners Steve R. Englund, A. J Thomas, and Jacob L. Tracer, and Special Counsel Lauren M. Greene are editors of this year’s Copyright, published by Lexology Getting the Deal Through.

May 25, 2022

Publications

Jenner & Block Partners Steve R. Englund, Andrew H. Bart, Susan J. Kohlmann, and A. J Thomas served as editors of Copyright, published by Lexology Getting the Deal Through. They also wrote chapters offering a global overview of copyright law and on copyright law in the United States. Copyright is described by Lexology as a quick reference guide that offers a side-by-side comparison of local insights into copyright issues.

June 16, 2021

Recognition

Chambers & Partners Recognizes 56 Firm Lawyers across 34 Categories in Chambers USA

Jenner & Block and its lawyers are ranked by Chambers and Partners as among the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in jurisdictions throughout the world. The 56 firm lawyers named across 34 categories are recognized in Chambers USA.

May 21, 2021

Publications

Jenner & Block partners Steven R. Englund, Andrew H. Bart, Susan J. Kohlmann and Andrew J. (“A.J.”) Thomas were selected to author the US analysis and introductory global overview in “Copyright 2020,” a volume published by Getting the Deal Through. This publication provides an overview of local copyright laws in 13 jurisdictions worldwide, serving as a valuable resource to understanding global copyright regulations.

August 26, 2020

Recognition

Chambers & Partners Recognizes 48 Firm Lawyers Across 42 Categories in its 2020 Guides

Jenner & Block and its lawyers are ranked by Chambers and Partners as among the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in jurisdictions throughout the world. The 48 firm lawyers named across 42 categories are recognized in Chambers USA, Chambers UK, Chambers Latin America, Chambers High Net Worth and Chambers Global.

May 11, 2020

Recognition

Law360 Profiles Jenner & Block as a Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year

From securing a definitive victory in a dispute over the rights to John Steinbeck’s iconic works to representing FOX in the launch of its online sports betting platform, Jenner & Block’s Content, Media & Entertainment (CME) Practice achieved success in numerous high-profile, complex matters in 2019. Law360 noted those and other accomplishments in a profile recognizing the group as a Practice Group of the Year in the Media & Entertainment category.

February 5, 2020

Recognition

Law360 Names Firm as “Practice Group of the Year” for Media & Entertainment and Sports & Betting

The firm’s Content, Media and Entertainment (CME) Practice secured victories and successes in several significant matters, culminating in its recognition as Practice Group of the Year in the categories of Media & Entertainment and Sports & Betting. The honor recognizes law firms behind what Law360 calls the “litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry in the past year.”

January 14, 2020

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