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CHAMBERS

America’s LeadingLawyers for Business

USA

CHAMBERS & PARTNERSL E G A L P U B L I S H E R S

w w w. c h a m b e r s a n d p a r t n e r s . c o m

2007The Client’s Guide

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The Firm: Clients and peers are alike in their opin-ion that this firm “has built a very strong tax depart-ment” with “very qualified people.” Peers particularlynoted strength in the partnership and real estateareas, as well as in estates and trusts, where the firmhas recently made a number of lateral hires fromO’Melveny & Myers. Clients characterized the firmas “extremely responsive,” highlighting the lawyers’“understanding of the needs of business and therequirements for moving forward with informed busi-ness decisions.” “It is our preferred firm,” commentedone corporate client.The Lawyers: For partnership work, the “trulyphenomenal” Terence Cuff “is probably one of theleaders in his field nationally,” noted one peer. Clientsspoke in a similar vein: “He is of exceptional quality –one of the very top lawyers I have come across.” The“obviously excellent” Paul Sczudlo was similarlylauded: “A very capable international tax lawyer, he isincredibly bright and thorough.” The first choice of

many clients, he is “very responsive and knowledge-able, both in the tax field and in understanding thestructures and issues involved with small internationalbusinesses and he can communicate this clearly.” Witha federal and state-focused practice, Dave Anderson“has an extraordinary grasp of economics and a verydeep understanding not only of tax law but of how andwhy it works.” He is “very insightful and a first choiceon domestic work.” Stuart Tobisman is one of anumber of first-rate trust and estate lawyers recentlybrought over from O’Melveny & Myers. One clientpraised his “breadth and depth, his knowledge andexperience, and his ability to communicate, transmitdetails and pick up complex matters quickly.”Clients/Work Highlights: Highridge Partners;Rocket Science Laboratories; Saban Capital Group;West Wake Price & Co and Wilson International Law.

Loeb & Loeb LLPThe Firm: The group has a long and prestigioushistory of doing entertainment work in Californiaand clients point to its inspiring, in-depth knowledgeand connections to the entertainment community asa key advantage: “Its attorneys really know the people

that really matter.” High-profile film and televisionproduction and distribution, international copro-duction and cofinancing transactions as well asmusic and theater matters all contribute to the team’sworkload. One competitor enthused: “It goes with-out saying, these attorneys feel at home dealing withbillion-dollar deals.” Loeb & Loeb was recentlyinvolved in “one of the most talked about matters ofthe year.” It advised Bertelsmann, in which Vivendiand its subsidiary Universal Music Group (UMG)signed an agreement with Bertelsmann to acquireBMG Music Publishing for $2 billion, and repre-sented The Montecito Picture Company and ColdSpring Picture in a $200 million production financ-ing. The group was also involved in the representa-tion of director Gabriele Muccino in Will Smith’s‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ and Cathy Schulman, theproducer of ‘Crash’, which was awarded best motionpicture of the year at the 2006 Academy Awards.The Lawyers: “Robust” Craig Emanuel is considereda “thorough and realistic” advocate,who is admired for

being “aggressive on behalf of his clients.” Commenta-tors enthuse about John Frankenheimer – “if youwant expert advice on music, he is the man for you.” Heis constantly linked with high-profile multinationaland independent music publishers, record companiesand distributors, internationally recognized recordingand touring artists as well as television and motionpicture writers, producers and directors. Clients are“incredibly fond” of Michael Mayerson , who is“quick, to the point and knows how to tackle the toughissues,” while “the bright and energetic” Jim Goodkindis an “outstandingly multifaceted guy” who is highlyvalued on the transactional entertainment front.Clients/Work Highlights: Woody Allen; Carsey-Werner; Citibank; Digimax; Excelsior RadioNetworks; Grateful Dead; HSBC; Anthony Hopkins;Intel; Merrill Lynch; MySpace.com; Natexis BanquesPopulaires; Robert Rodriguez; Diana Ross; RBS;Saban Capital Group; Ryan Seacrest; SpectacorFilms; Thomas H Lee Partners and Union Bank ofCalifornia.

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CALIFORNIA

Loeb & Loebis ranked in Chambers USA 2007 as follows:

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT TRANSACTIONAL

Media & Entertainment: TransactionalLeading Firms Band 2Loeb & Loeb LLP Los Angeles

Leading IndividualsBand 2Emanuel Craig Loeb & Loeb LLPFrankenheimer John Loeb & Loeb LLPMayerson Michael Loeb & Loeb LLP

Band 3Goodkind Jim Loeb & Loeb LLP

TAX

TaxLeading Firms Band 2Loeb & Loeb LLP Los Angeles

Leading IndividualsBand 1Cuff Terence Loeb & Loeb LLP

Band 2Sczudlo Paul Loeb & Loeb LLP

Band 3Anderson C David Loeb & Loeb LLP

Tax: Estate PlanningLeading IndividualsBand 1Tobisman Stuart Loeb & Loeb LLP

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The Firm: Considered to be “a top-tier player”because of its proficient large team and nationalcapability, this group handles a fair amount of work,having assisted Visa to establish its loyalty programand Disney with its ‘World Wide International’promotion. It has been involved in a lawsuit repre-senting Pfizer against Procter & Gamble, involvingfalse advertising, relating to a rival brand of mouth-wash. This was settled favorably. It also deals withadvertising agencies on their initiatives on behalf ofclients in relation to communication devices andbrand issues.

The Lawyers: An “excellent human being with a highprofile,” James Taylor is respected for his ability tolead his team and build on its expertise. His previousexperience in the commercial production and adver-tising industry serves him well.Clients/Work Highlights: The firm representsadvertisers; advertising and promotions agencies;media and entertainment companies; Fortune 500advertisers and major advertising agencies.

The Firm: The team handles international copyrightwork and has a strong reputation through havingrepresented BMI Music on performing rights issuesin Latin America with 500 music copyrights. Itfocuses particularly on book publishing, film andadvertising work and has handled copyright due dili-gence issues for Bertelsmann when it sold off itsmusic company rights, and for Motorola’s ring tones.Other highlights include acting for the in relation tocopyright and audit issues in the Lord of the Ringsfilms and representing company, CKX, owner of therights to the Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali names.

The Lawyers: “Superlative copyright litigator”Jonathan Zavin is the name associated with thepractice. Recognized for his “great work ethic” he hasadvised film studios, recording companies andpublishing companies on copyright matters.Clients/Work Highlights: Broadcast Music;Bertelsmann; EMI Records; JRR Tolkien estate;Motorola; peermusic; Rainbow Media and SonyBMG Records Entertainment.

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MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT ADVERTISING

Media & Entertainment: Advertising (Transactional)Leading Firms Band 1Loeb & Loeb LLP

Leading IndividualsBand 2Taylor James Loeb & Loeb LLP

Loeb & Loeb LLP

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION

Media & Entertainment: Entertainment LitigationLeading Firms Band 2Loeb & Loeb LLP

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Media & Entertainment: Copyright & Contract DisputesLeading Individuals

Band 2Zavin Jonathan Loeb & Loeb LLP

NEW YORK

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT THEATER, FILM, TELEVISION & MUSIC

The Firm: This group offers “good corporate backup”and is considered to be “very involved in this area,showing depth and expertise.” It has a strong focus onthe financing side of theater, film and television,representing writers, directors, and producers onobtaining rights, handling the finance structuringand assisting with union queries. The past year hasseen it represent shows like ‘Wicked’ and directorsand writers for musicals such as ‘Spider-Man’ that arein the pipeline. It also has the capability to handlecross-border issues and recently brought ‘Caroline orChange’ to the London stage.The Lawyers: “Accomplished” Seth Gelblum isrenowned in the entertainment world as “a theaterconnoisseur,” in particular when it comes to the struc-turing of theatrical finance. Roger Arar is recognizedin the film and television area with a focus onmotion picture and television finance, production,distribution and talent. He is “skilled when it comes tonegotiation of film and television transactions.” Alsowithin film and television is Marc Chamlin, whoacts for cable networks, branded content and adver-

tising companies as well as production companies,dealing with transactional work. Kenneth Andersonrepresents clients in the music arena on talent agree-ments and business development. His clients includeBeastie Boys, Dixie Chicks and Will Smith.Clients/Work Highlights: Clients include produc-ers; directors; playwrights; performers; theaterowners and investors in Broadway.

Media & Entertainment: Theater, Film, Television & MusicLeading Firms Band 1Loeb & Loeb LLP

Media & Entertainment: Film & TelevisionLeading IndividualsBand 2Arar Roger Loeb & Loeb LLPChamlin Marc Loeb & Loeb LLP

Media & Entertainment: MusicLeading IndividualsBand 2Anderson Kenneth Loeb & Loeb LLP

Media & Entertainment: TheaterLeading IndividualsBand 1Gelblum Seth Loeb & Loeb LLP

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The Firm: Loeb & Loeb benefited enormouslyfrom the arrival of the “talented, resourceful, respon-sive and dedicated” Raymond Sanseverino. He andhis team attract immense respect in leasing: “Thelawyers have the perspective that can get both sides onmutual ground – they understand the lease documentinside-out and backwards,” testify clients. Beyond

leasing, the team’s burgeoning finance practice isalso worthy of note. Work highlights include repre-senting Primedia, as tenant, on a 135,000 sq ft leaseat 261 Madison Avenue, and Brookfield FinancialProperties, as landlord, on a 205,000 sq ft lease atOne World Financial Center. Other clients includeEastgate Realty, RFR Realty and Mellon Financial.

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REAL ESTATEReal EstateLeading Firms Band 5Loeb & Loeb LLP

Leading IndividualsBand 3Sanseverino Raymond Loeb & Loeb LLP

Loeb & Loeb LLP

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The Firm: The Nashville office of this national firmhouses five media and entertainment lawyers whodeal primarily with legacy estates and the planningthereof, as well as handling the transactional and liti-gation matters that arise in the representation ofartists and recording companies. The firm is addi-tionally known for its television work and for itscorporate services for startup recording labels, apractice that has increased dramatically over the pastfew years.The Lawyers: Kenneth Kraus focuses principallyon artist representation, covering such musicalgenres as country, Christian and rock. During thepast year he has advised on contractual matters forclients including the renegotiation of an exclusiverecording agreement for Casting Crowns. He hasalso been heavily involved in advising CKx on allissues relating to the Elvis Presley and Muhammad

Ali marks, which it owns. Robert Sullivan’s litiga-tion and transaction-based practice handles suchmatters as assisting local independent publishingentities in their acquisition by venture capital firms.He also undertakes a great deal of work for theJohnny Cash Estate, advising on all aspects of itsexploitation. Sources praised him for offering “themost up-to-date legal advice available.”Clients/Work Highlights: In litigation matters,lawyers have handled a variety of artist/managerdisputes and trademark and copyright infringementcases. The team has also assisted Gaylord Entertain-ment in the preparation of agreements for the releaseof its DVD ‘Grand Ole Opry At Carnegie Hall’. Otherclients include EMI Christian Music Group; the JuneCarter Cash Estate; Kid Rock; Michael W. Smith;Carrie Underwood; Clint Black and IntegratedCopyright Group.

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TENNESSEE

Media & EntertainmentLeading Firms Band 1Loeb & Loeb LLP Nashville

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

Leading IndividualsBand 1Kraus Kenneth Loeb & Loeb LLPSullivan Robert Loeb & Loeb LLP

Loeb & Loeb LLP

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ANDERSON, C DavidLoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in TaxPractice Areas: Concentrates on federaland state taxation, with an emphasis onthe taxation of partnerships, executivecompensation and real estate taxation,including litigation of tax controversies.Prof. Memberships: Planning Commit-tee, University of Southern California TaxInstitute.Career: Became Partner at Tuttle & Tay-lor in 1975. Joined Loeb as Partner in2000.Publications: Principal Author, Tax Plan-ning: The Missing Quantitative Dimen-sion, 32 USC Major Tax Planning & 400(1981); widely cited in tax case books.Personal: University of Chicago LawSchool (JD, 1967); Yale University (BA,1964).

ANDERSON, Kenneth BLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York 212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Representation ofpremier talent and progressive indepen-dent companies and investors in musicand entertainment industries. Acts asGeneral Counsel and supervises litigationfor recording/touring artists, composers,producers, actors and others. Builds andmaximizes careers, from negotiation offirst agreements for gifted new talent, torenegotiations and restructuring of busi-ness relationships for superstars.Prof. Memberships: National Academyof Recording Arts and Sciences.Career: Partner since 1991.Publications: Frequent speaker on musicindustry, talent development and newtechnologies.Personal: Rutgers University Law School(JD, Research Editor, Rutgers Computer& Technology Law Journal); RutgersUniversity (BA in Music, cum laude,1979).

ARAR, Roger MLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York 212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Concentrates on motionpicture and television finance, produc-tion, distribution and talent. Principalclients include television networks,motion picture and television productionand distribution companies and produc-ers, actors, writers, directors andinvestors.

Prof. Memberships: New YorkMedia/Entertainment Roundtable; UCLAEntertainment Symposium AdvisoryCommittee (also former Co-Chair); ABA– Entertainment ADR Committee.Career: Partner since 1990.Publications: Author, ‘A RationalApproach to Trademark Parody’ (Unpub-lished).Personal: Columbia University LawSchool (JD, 1982, Harlan Fiske StoneScholar, Articles Editor – Columbia LawReview); Yale University (BA, magna cumlaude, 1977).

CHAMLIN, MarcLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Represents cablenetworks, production companies,branded content companies, producers,actors, directors, television series/screen-play writers, book authors, newscastersand advertising/promotion/public rela-tions agencies. Transactional workincludes reality and scripted televisionseries development, production anddistribution; advertiser-financed televi-sion series and television motion pictureproduction; animation and live actiontelevision production and distribution;documentary film production; merchan-dising and licensing; book publishing andco-author agreements; televisioncommercials production; productendorsements; sports tour, event sponsor-ship and athlete service contracts;infomercials; executive employmentcontracts.Career: Partner since 1988.Personal: NYU Law School (JD, 1980);Princeton University (AB, 1977, magnacum laude).

CUFF, TerenceLoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in TaxPractice Areas: Partnership taxationand real estate taxation.

EMANUEL, Craig ALoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Counsels advertisersand media clients on issues ranging fromsponsorship agreements, celebrity place-ment agreements, matters related tobranded entertainment. Represents highlevel writers, directors, actors and pro-

ducers in all aspects of motion pictureand television transactions, both at studioand independent levels. Counsels onnegotiation of strategic distribution rela-tionships with studios including licensingof digital media content.Prof. Memberships: LA Film FestivalAdvisory Committee.Career: Partner since 1989. LA Enter-tainment Department Chair; Talent Prac-tice Group Chair.Personal: Monash University, Melbourne,Australia (LLB, 1981); Monash University(BA Law, 1979).

FRANKENHEIMER, John TLoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Advises on acquisitionand sale, financing and restructuring ofcompanies, including valuation, securiti-zation and due diligence. Representsrecord companies and distributors, musicpublishing companies as well as artistsand executives in music industry in con-nection with talent contracts, licensing,technology, publishing, touring and pro-duction. Represents technology and newmedia companies in intellectual propertyand content acquisition and licensingagreements. Represents writers, produc-ers and directors in film and television.Prof. Memberships: Founding Mem-ber/Advisory Board/Past Chair (NationalAcademy of Recording Arts and Sciences)and currently serve on the ExecutiveCommittees of the Entertainment LawInitiative (National Academy of Record-ing Arts and Sciences); AdvisoryBoard/Past Chair Entertainment LawSymposium (UCLA Law School); Execu-tive Board/Past Chair Music and Enter-tainment Chapter and Member of theNational Board of Trustees (City ofHope); Board of Trustees, The Fulfill-ment Fund.Career: Partner since 1978. Co-Chair-man of the firm 1998 to present.Publications: Frequent speaker on enter-tainment law-related topics at lawschools, California Copyright Society,NYU State CPA/Entertainment Forumand industry seminars such as the Bill-board Music & Money Symposium andDigital Music Forum.Personal: UCLA School of Law (JD,1973); Claremont McKenna (BS, 1968).

GELBLUM, Seth DLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York 212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Theater and film clientsinclude producers, theatre owners, motionpicture studios, directors, playwrights,composers, performers, music publishers,designers, investors, not-for-profit theatersand licensing agencies for Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring and foreign live stageproductions, as well as directors, writersand producers in feature film, documen-tary film and television projects.Prof. Memberships: Chairman of theBoard - New Dramatists; Board - Lawyersfor Children.Career: Partner at Loeb & Loeb since1998.Publications: Lecturer at Columbia LawSchool, Yale University School of Drama,Commercial Theater Institute.Personal: Georgetown University LawCenter (JD, 1982); Wesleyan University(BA, 1975).

GOODKIND, JimLoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Partner in entertain-ment practice. Examples of recent mat-ters include advising performing artists,promoters, producers and sponsors inconnection with major live events andconcerts; counseling casino/hotel compa-nies in entertainment matters; represent-ing and advising recording artists, pro-ducers, personal managers and executivesin music and multimedia industries; rep-resenting music industry biographicalproperties for both dramatic and docu-mentary motion picture projects; andworking with live concert-based inter-net/recording/marketing ventures.Career: Partner since 1997.Personal: University of California, Hast-ings Law (JD, 1986); Northwestern Uni-versity (BSS, 1978).

KRAUS, Kenneth LLoeb & Loeb LLP, Nashville 615 749 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Focuses on entertain-ment, copyright, trademark, intellectualproperty law; primarily on music, butextensive experience in film/television.Has represented major recording artists,songwriters, record companies, musicpublishers, authors, managers, music

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executives and others in entertainmentindustry. Has been involved in numerousstart-up, representing both companiesand investors.Prof. Memberships: TN Bar Association;Nashville Bar Association; CA Bar Associ-ation; LA County Bar Association.Career: Partner since 2000.Publications: Regularly lectures at theNashville Bar Association and other pro-fessional organizations.Personal: UCLA School of Law (JD,1971, Order of the Coif, UCLA/AlaskaLaw Review); Occidental College (BA,cum laude, 1967).

MAYERSON, Michael ALoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Concentrates on filmfinance including project financing, lines-of-credit, securitizations, co-financings,co-productions and tax-advantagedfinancings. Represents commercialbanks, hedge funds, high net worthinvestors and financial institutions.Advises distributors (domestic and non-US-based) in all forms of licensing/distri-bution transactions with content owners.Career: Partner since 1989. LA OfficeManaging Partner from 1998 to present.Co-Chair, Corporate Media and Enter-tainment Practice Group.Publications: Speaker at Savannah FilmFestival, Paul Kagan’s Motion Productionand Finance Seminar, UCLA Entertain-ment Symposium.Personal: Columbia University LawSchool (JD, 1981, Harlan Fiske StoneScholar); Wharton School of the Univer-sity of Pennsylvania (BS in Finance,magna cum laude, 1978).

SANSEVERINO, RaymondLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York 212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Real EstatePractice Areas: Concentrates oncommercial real estate with emphasis onleasing and brokerage. Represents land-

lords and tenants in leasing of all types ofcommercial real estate. Represents princi-pals and brokers in connection withbrokerage commission, leasing andmanagement agency agreements andcommission claims. Currently, landlord’scounsel at 16 buildings in New York andNew Jersey.Career: Became Partner at Corbin &Gordon in 1978. Joined Loeb as Partnerin 2006. New York Real Estate Depart-ment Chair; National Commercial RealEstate Leasing Practice Group Chair.Personal: Fordham University School ofLaw (JD, cum laude, 1972); Franklin &Marshall College (AB, 1968).

SULLIVAN, Robert LLoeb & Loeb LLP, Nashville 615 749 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Focuses on entertain-ment primarily in music; also litigationand mediation in entertainment and IP.Represents major recording artists, song-writers, publishing and record compa-nies.Prof. Memberships: Certified MediatorTennessee Supreme Court; ABA; Ten-nessee Bar Association; Board of Direc-tors Copyright Society of the South;Leadership Music.Career: Partner since 2000.Publications: Adjunct Faculty at Bel-mont College; Instructor on entertain-ment law at Nashville Law School.Personal: Vanderbilt University LawSchool (JD, 1977) Vanderbilt (BA, magna cum laude, 1974).

SCZUDLO, PaulLoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in TaxPractice Areas: Focuses on tax planningand structuring for international busi-nesses.Advises on cross-border and enter-tainment planning, estate administration,gift tax planning, partnership and limitedliability companies, corporate and plan-ning for high net worth individuals, inter-

national wealth transfer planning and tax-ation of litigation settlements.Prof. Memberships: ABA (Co-Chair,International Private Client Committee);LA Country Bar Association; Interna-tional Bar Association; International Fis-cal Association.Career: Partner since 1991.Publications: Writes and lectures oninternational and entertainment tax top-ics for businesses and high net worthindividuals.Personal: University of California,Berkeley, Boalt Law (JD 1980); HarvardLaw School; Yale University (BA, 1977).

TAYLOR, James DLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York 212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Provides transactionaland regulatory Counsel to advertisers,advertising and promotion agencies,entertainment and media companies.Expertise includes strategic partnerships;sponsorships/branded content agree-ments; agency and outsourcing contracts;talent and music agreements; guilddisputes; content, software and technol-ogy licensing; copyright and trademarkprotection; publicity/privacy; data collec-tion; sweepstakes, contests and otherpromotions.Prof. Memberships: Government andLegal Affairs Committee, PromotionMarketing Association.Career: Partner since 1995.Publications: Frequent speaker on adver-tising and promotions, branded enter-tainment, intellectual property and mediatopics.Personal: Brooklyn Law School (JD,1987); University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BS, 1979).

TOBISMAN, Stuart PLoeb & Loeb LLP, Los Angeles 310 282 [email protected]

Recommended in TaxPractice Areas: Focuses on estate andtax planning for individuals and in

administration of estates and trusts.Clients include prominent individuals incommerce, entertainment industry,banks and trust companies acting as fidu-ciaries. Also advises owners of closelyheld businesses on their estate and taxplanning.Career: Became Partner at O’Melveny &Myers in 1977. Joined Loeb as Partner in2006. LA Trusts and Estates DepartmentChair.Publications: Lectures at the USC Insti-tute on Federal Taxation, UCLA/CEBEstate Planning Institute and the Practis-ing Law Institute.Personal: UC Berkeley, Boalt Hall Schoolof Law, (JD, 1969); UCLA (AB, 1966).

ZAVIN, JonathanLoeb & Loeb LLP, New York 212 407 [email protected]

Recommended in Media &Entertainment

Practice Areas: Concentrates on copy-right and trademark litigation and otherentertainment and commercial litigation.Advises major motion picture studios,recording and publishing companies aswell as producers in entertainment andnew media industries.Prof. Memberships: Copyright Society ofthe USA; American Intellectual PropertyLaw Association.Career: Partner since 2001.Publications: Has lectured on copyrightlaw at the Copyright Society of the USA,the American Bar Association and atColumbia University Law School, Univer-sity of Chicago Law School and CornellLaw School.Personal: Columbia University School ofLaw (JD, 1973); St. John’s College (BA,1968).

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