Williams & Connolly LLP

Williams & Connolly LLP is a leading First Amendment practice, representing newspapers, magazines, television networks, publishers, motion picture studios and individuals in high-profile defamation cases. Other than its strength in First Amendment cases, the team has also been active in libel and copyright infringement litigation. The team is based in Washington DC with practice head Thomas Hentoff handles a mix of IP disputes, First Amendment and media law and civil litigation. Co-chair Joseph Terry largely advises media companies, financial services clients and law firms in both civil and criminal litigation. The go-to for clients who require defending against First Amendment cases is co-lead Stephen Fuzesi who has defending major news organizations in defamation lawsuits related to both traditional and digital media as well as represented journalists and media companies. Nicholas Gamse is also well-versed in First Amendment and media law, while Gloria Maier represents media and technology clients in investigations and litigations brought by the Department of Justice and state attorneys general.