Media, Entertainment, & Sports
Jackson Walker’s media, entertainment & sports group provides our clients with counsel on the full range of issues related to intellectual property, litigation, labor and employment, and transactions.
Our nationally acclaimed media team counsels clients on a wide variety of matters transactional, employment, entertainment, intellectual property, and advertising matters in addition to extensive experience in the representation of entities and individuals in media and communications related litigation including:
- pre-publication concerns
- royalty, rights ownership and idea submission disputes,
- copyright and trademark infringement
- cybersquatting
- Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) domain name disputes
- right of privacy violations
- defamation claims, and more.
Nationwide, we handle routine, complex, and novel matters involving the varied facets of the entertainment industry, including industry-specific agreements on behalf of content creators and distributors, rights clearance issues, content licensing and sales transactions, marketing deals, merchandising deals, and copyright, trademark, and right of publicity matters. We also routinely serve as go-to local counsel for out-of-state law firms that have litigation pending in Texas courts.
Jackson Walker’s sports law attorneys have played an important role in shaping the industry. We routinely counsel sports clients on a wide variety of legal matters including NIL disputes, contracts, endorsements, sponsorships and other player related issues. Members of our award winning team have served on international sports federation boards and held leadership roles within national and international Olympic Committees and governing bodies. This experience offers clients important insight and knowledge into the complex facets of the sports industry.
April 1, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Demi Williams Coles Joins Sports and Entertainment Law Fireside Chat Celebrating Women’s History Month
Demi Williams Coles took part in an inspiring all-women fireside chat in celebration of Women’s History Month. Hosted by the SMU Dedman Sports and Entertainment Law Association, the event brought together leading female attorneys in the sports industry to share their stories, career advice, and insights.
March 10, 2025
Attorney News
Seven Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s List of 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers
Jackson Walker partners Chip Babcock, Marc Fuller, Bob Latham, Emilio Nicolas, Nate St. Clair, Paul Watler, and Shannon Zmud Teicher have been selected to “The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” list. The professionals chosen for this prestigious list have demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership in their respective fields, reinforcing Jackson Walker’s reputation as a powerhouse in media, entertainment, and sports law.
January 30, 2025
Mentions
Marc Fuller Featured in The Texas Lawbook Discussing Landmark Social Media Influencer Case
Jackson Walker partner Marc Fuller was featured in The Texas Lawbook, where he provided legal commentary on the groundbreaking case of Sydney Nicole v. Alyssa Sheil. This case, involving two prominent social media influencers, is expected to set a significant precedent for similar lawsuits in the growing field of social media law.
January 29, 2025
Mentions
Emilio Nicolas Discusses Legal Standards for Copyright Infringement in the M. Night Shyamalan Case
In a recent article published by Asia IP, Jackson Walker partner Emilio B. Nicolas provided an in-depth analysis of the legal standards for copyright infringement, focusing on a high-profile trial involving acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and the Apple TV+ series “Servant”.
December 27, 2024
Speaking Engagements
October Highlights: Demi Williams Coles Leads NIL Discussions
During the month of October, Jackson Walker senior counsel Demi Williams Coles participated in three NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) events, providing valuable insights into this evolving legal landscape.
September 27, 2024
Insights
Paris Olympics: Elite Competition, Extraordinary Athletes Turn Cynicism into Celebration | The Texas Lawbook
In this article featured in The Texas Lawbook, Bob Latham reflects on the transformative power of the Olympic Games, having witnessed it firsthand in Paris 2024, his fifth Games. Amid initial skepticism from Parisians and logistical challenges, the city’s unique energy and unity quickly took hold.