Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP fields a strong entertainment litigation practice which is well-versed in handling high-stake cases for prominent media clients. The firm is often turned to for its expertise in entertainment law by big media companies and players to take over critical trials. The team represents a slew of recording and music studios and both sues and defends against defamation cases. The team is well-versed on new issues facing the music industry and keeps up-to-date on technology developments in digital music that could potentially affect clients. Robert Schwartz leads the team from Los Angeles and mainly represents motion picture studios and broadcast networks, film production companies, record companies and notable individuals in IP, unfair competition, royalties and participation cases. Carey Ramos chairs the New York and Hong Kong team, focusing on defending cross-border IP disputes, while Los Angeles team co-lead Gary Gans is the go-to for motion picture financing, production and distribution litigation. Moon Hee Lee assists the Los Angeles team with pre-litigation and trials for media cases.
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Key clients

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM)
  • Elon Musk / X Corp.
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • Google / Alphabet
  • OpenAI
  • Mattel Toys
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Jay-Z /Shawn Carter Enterprises
  • Alec Baldwin
  • Endemol / Shine

Work highlights

  • Represented Spotify in a music copyright dispute involving Eminem’s compositions, prevailing in the  summary judgment .
  • Represented Endemol in its lawsuit for unpaid participation in the television series, Hell on Wheels, obtaining a settlement.
  • Represented Jackpot.com in a trade mark dispute, after prevailing in a bench trial and obtaining a appellate victory in the Second Circuit.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Robert Schwartz

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Moon Hee Lee

Practice head

Robert Schwartz; Carey Ramos; Gary Gans

Other key lawyers

Dan Posner; Moon Hee Lee