Kendall Brill & Kelly
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Kendall Brill & Kelly‘s entertainment practice is sought out for its ability to handle defamation cases, First Amendment complaints, and breach of contract disputes. Richard Kendall and Philip Kelly, both based in Los Angeles, lead the practice. Kendall, a founding partner at the firm, brings strong credentials to practice, with experience in cross-border litigation, anti-SLAPP motions, and First Amendment rights cases. Kelly is experienced in copyright law, breach of contract cases, and disputes resulting from residuals. Nary Kim represents clients at trial and in arbitrations and takes on trademark infringement matters. Adding depth to the team, Patrick Somers has experience handling copyright infringement cases, as well as working on disputes resulting from music rights disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are the best in the business in subject matter expertise, incredibly responsive, and the work product is second to none.'
- 'Patrick Somers is extremely knowledgeable and incredibly helpful in every matter that we bring to his attention. I have confidence knowing that Patrick is advising on a given matter.'
Key clients
- Netflix
- Condé Nast
Work highlights
Represented Netflix, Condé Nast, and Greg Whiteley in a 2025 lawsuit filed by former junior college football players featured in the Emmy-winning docuseries Last Chance U.


