Sidley Austin LLP‘s entertainment team represents a range of clients across music, publishing, film, and television and is led by Rollin A. Ransom and Matthew C. Thompson. Ransom, Los Angeles-based, focuses his practice on matters in the music industry and handles a variety of IP claims. Randi Singer is a key name in the team, bringing expertise in trademark and copyright litigation across a variety of industries in the sector. Nima H. Mohebbi is a new member of the team, and is experienced in defamation and IP cases.
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- The two main partners we work with, Rollin Ransom and Kate Roberts, are at the top of their game. They bring great insights and strategic thinking to any and all situations and are welcome and creative thought partners.
Key clients
- UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Warner Music Group
- Directv
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Chess.com
- Tom Brady
- The Chainsmokers
- Samsung Electronics
- eBay Inc.
- Alibaba Group
Work highlights
Represented Universal Music Group in a federal defamation lawsuit brought by Drake.
Represented Directv in litigation brought by Herring Networks, which claimed that Directv violated Herring’s rights.
Represented Meta Platforms in a class action lawsuit, Cook v. Meta Platforms, Inc., that targets Meta’s advertising business.
Practice head
Rollin A. Ransom; Matthew C. Thompson
Other key lawyers
Randi Singer; Nima H. Mohebbi; Kate Roberts