 Russell Frackman Chosen Among The National Law Journal's "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America"Russell Frackman, a Partner in MS&K's Entertainment & New Media, Intellectual Property & Technology and Litigation practice groups, has been selected as one of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America," by The National Law Journal. MS&K's Lucia Coyoca Selected Among the "Attorneys of the Year"MS&K Entertainment Litigation Practice Chair Lucia Coyoca was selected as one of The Recorder's "Attorneys of the Year 2012," thanks in large part to her successful representation of movie producer David Bergstein in breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence lawsuits brought against his former attorney Susan Tregub. Ms. Coyoca, along with MS&K associates Andrew Spitser and Christopher Elliott, procured a $50 million judgment against Tregub, including $500,000 in damages, following a four-week trial. 26 MS&K Attorneys Named to 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers List26 MS&K attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers magazine, which recognizes the top 5% of lawyers in Southern California, in the following practice areas: Business Litigation, Class Action, Employee Benefits/ERISA, Employment & Labor, Entertainment & Sports, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Immigration, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Tax. |
 MS&K's Christine Lepera Chairs the ABA's Fourth Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television and SportsMS&K Partner Christine Lepera is the Chair of the American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries' Fourth Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television and Sports. On Thursday, May 2, Christine will be a member of the panel "Advanced Issues and Case Law Update in Entertainment Litigation." MS&K's Paul LiCalsi will also be a speaker, on "Celebrities, Bands & Brands - Merchandising, Endorsements & Sponsorships." Gerald Hathaway Among PLI Program SpeakersGerald Hathaway, a Partner in MS&K's Labor & Employment Department, will be a speaker at the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) "Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2013" Program, on the panel "Harassment Claims: 'What's Love Got to do With it?'"  U.S. News & World Report Recognizes MS&K in 2011-2012 "Best Law Firms" RankingsIn its second annual Best Law Firms rankings, U.S. News ~ Best Lawyers ranked MS&K nationally in Tier 1 for Entertainment, Motion Pictures & Television and Music, in Tier 2 for Copyright Law and Employment Law (management), and in Tier 3 for Labor Law (management), Intellectual Property Litigation, and Trusts & Estates Law. |
