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“Trey McDonald embodies everything one should expect from top-notch legal counsel. His guidance in the midst of contentious litigation and tedious negotiations was not only trusted, but truly counted on, while his poise, command of the documents and facts in the case earned the respect of all parties involved.”

— C. Denise Beaudoin, General Counsel, The Dr. Oz Show

Jackson Walker
William A.I. McDonald III

William A.I. McDonald

Partner, Houston
713.752.4268
wmcdonald@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Digital
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Entertainment Transactions
  • Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
  • Media
  • Media Litigation
  • Sports

Biography

Trey McDonald is a litigator with experience in Texas, New York, and California federal courts and Texas state courts. He practices media litigation, trademark and copyright litigation, and complex commercial litigation with a focus on First Amendment, defamation, false advertising, and Lanham Act claims.

He has represented media personalities and companies including Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Productions Inc., Dr. Mehmet Oz, Zoco Productions, LLC, Sony Pictures Television, Inc., and Tuft & Needle.

Education

B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, Morehouse College

  • Stanford University Exchange Fellow, Political Science
  • Dean’s Academic Award for Superior Academic Achievement

J.D., University of Texas School of Law

  • President, Thurgood Marshall Legal Society
  • Semifinalist, Susman Godfrey Moot Court Competition
  • Legislative staffer, Honorable Texas State Senator Royce West during the 82nd Texas Legislative regular and special sessions

Bar Admissions

Texas, 2011

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Client Results

Representative matters include:

  • Defended Tuft & Needle against Mattress Firm in a trademark dilution lawsuit filed in Texas federal court.
  • Represented a media personality and skin care company involving claims for false endorsement, trademark dilution, and false advertising.
  • Defended a media personality and media production company in a unfair competition and false advertising lawsuit filed in New York federal court.
  • Defending a media personality and three media companies in a class action consumer protection lawsuit filed in California federal court.
  • “Top 40 Under 40” List, The National Black Lawyers, 2019
  • Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, 2018
  • Co-Author, “Race, Diversity, Inclusion, and the Media Bar: Will the National Conversation on Race, Diversity, and Inclusion Bring About Meaningful, Lasting Change Within Our Bar?” ABA Forum on Communications Law’s Communications Lawyer, Fall 2020, Vol. 36, No. 1 Issue (January 2021)
  • Panelist, “Texas Market: Is Everything Bigger in Texas? Trends That Are Reshaping the Legal Industry,” Georgetown Texas Club (October 2020)
  • Harris County Attorney’s Office – Christian D. Menefee’s Organizational Advisory Committee, Member, 2020-2021
  • Yellowstone Schools (Yellowstone Academy and Yellowstone College Prep), Board Member, 2020-Present
  • OneGoal, Young Advisory Board Member, 2015-Present
  • One Night, Co-Founder, 2015-Present
  • UT School of Law Houston Young Alumni Steering Committee, 2014-Present
  • UT School of Law Diversity Recruiting Committee, Chair, 2012-Present
  • Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins’ Generation Next Council, Member, Economic Development Team, 2015
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Practice Experience

Representative matters include:

  • Defended Tuft & Needle against Mattress Firm in a trademark dilution lawsuit filed in Texas federal court.
  • Represented a media personality and skin care company involving claims for false endorsement, trademark dilution, and false advertising.
  • Defended a media personality and media production company in a unfair competition and false advertising lawsuit filed in New York federal court.
  • Defending a media personality and three media companies in a class action consumer protection lawsuit filed in California federal court.

Recognition & Accolades

  • “Top 40 Under 40” List, The National Black Lawyers, 2019
  • Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, 2018

Publications & Speeches

  • Co-Author, “Race, Diversity, Inclusion, and the Media Bar: Will the National Conversation on Race, Diversity, and Inclusion Bring About Meaningful, Lasting Change Within Our Bar?” ABA Forum on Communications Law’s Communications Lawyer, Fall 2020, Vol. 36, No. 1 Issue (January 2021)
  • Panelist, “Texas Market: Is Everything Bigger in Texas? Trends That Are Reshaping the Legal Industry,” Georgetown Texas Club (October 2020)

Community Involvement

  • Harris County Attorney’s Office – Christian D. Menefee’s Organizational Advisory Committee, Member, 2020-2021
  • Yellowstone Schools (Yellowstone Academy and Yellowstone College Prep), Board Member, 2020-Present
  • OneGoal, Young Advisory Board Member, 2015-Present
  • One Night, Co-Founder, 2015-Present
  • UT School of Law Houston Young Alumni Steering Committee, 2014-Present
  • UT School of Law Diversity Recruiting Committee, Chair, 2012-Present
  • Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins’ Generation Next Council, Member, Economic Development Team, 2015

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Digital
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Entertainment Transactions
  • Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
  • Media
  • Media Litigation
  • Sports

News

  • JW Media | VIA ePostcard – February 2021
  • Race, Diversity, Inclusion, and the Media Bar: Will the National Conversation on Race, Diversity, and Inclusion Bring About Meaningful, Lasting Change Within Our Bar? | ABA Communications Lawyer
  • Jackson Walker Obtains Dismissal in Class Action Suit Regarding Dr. Oz Weight Loss Supplement Shows
  • JW Media | VIA ePostcard – October 2020
  • US Supreme Court Grabs Attention of Tech Giants as Past Immunity Granted by Section 230 Is Called Into Question
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