About David Halberstadter
With 40 years of practice, David Halberstadter, the firm's deputy general counsel, has established a reputation among leading entertainment companies as a no-nonsense advisor and talented litigator. When other options fail, he aggressively pursues and defends lawsuits, with a focus on intellectual property-related disputes. Across all his work, clients value David's clear thinking, strategic wisdom and practical business sense.
Straight talk backed by industry knowledge
David represents motion picture studios, production companies, television networks and new media companies. He gives them clear guidance that they can actually use — plain-spoken, grounded in common sense and uncluttered by legalese.
"Clients highlight his 'comprehension of the law, the media business and his clients' needs, which is combined with excellent service and clear, firm advice.'"
Chambers USA 2018
(California, Media & Entertainment: Litigation) survey response
Practice Focus
- Entertainment industry litigation
- Copyright infringement, fair use, parody and termination
- Trademark infringement and unfair competition
- Defamation, rights of publicity and privacy, and the First Amendment
- Rights acquisitions and transfers
- Contract disputes between companies and third parties, including talent
News
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April 4, 2025
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March 28, 2025
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March 14, 2025
Publications
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QuarterlyContributor
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Winter 2025
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Fall 2024
Quick Reads
Presentations and Events
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July 8, 2019Participant
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January 18, 2018Participant
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September 21–23, 2016Facilitator
