Robert Jacobs, head of the entertainment litigation practice group at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a senior litigator with a national practice focused on entertainment IP. Jacobs handles high-value copyright, trademark, and complex contract disputes for leading clients in the music, film, and media industries, often attracting significant media attention. He has secured notable victories in the New York Supreme Court and has recent experience addressing cutting-edge copyright issues, including generative AI and deepfakes.

Lawrence Hadley is chair of the intellectual property department at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP , with a wealth of experience handling high-value patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets disputes. He is recognised for his work developing the patent practice, with patent litigation experience across many industries with clients ranging from individuals to larger scale companies.

Jeff Joyner  is a seasoned IP attorney at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP. Joyner has extensive experience in safeguarding and litigating IP assets, and advising on high-value transactions across the environmental and ESG sectors. A standout engagement includes the representation of EarthGrid in a joint venture with EnerTech, Joyner was involved in managing patent portfolios and over 100 trade secrets, the transaction was valued at $28bn

Philip Nulud from Buchalter maintains a successful practice protecting and monetizing clients trademarks and other intellectual property. Nulud’s client base is diverse and spans the fashion, apparel, retail, and consumer products sectors, including well-known fashion houses and apparel brands.

Elizabeth Sbardellati heads the trademark protection & enforcement group at Greenberg Glusker LLP, where the practice encompasses trademark prosecution, brand growth strategy, and resolution of manufacturing and distribution disputes. The work spans a number of industries, including the food & beverage, video game, and beauty sectors. Notable clients include celebrity cosmetics brand M.ph Beauty and apparel company Off Season Brand.

Laurie Selkowitz is experienced in helping clients navigate complex intellectual property issues at Greenberg Glusker LLP Selkowitz’s practice provides transactional support to national and international B2B and B2C companies, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Their practice covers multiple sectors, including tech, media, telecoms, and manufacturing.