Professional experience in intellectual property and entertainment law forms the foundation of this expert witness’s evaluation of disputes involving creative works, media production, and brand protection. He is an attorney with more than 35 years of experience handling intellectual property and business litigation matters within the entertainment and media industries. In an expert capacity, he has served as an expert witness in matters involving copyright law, insurance issues, legal malpractice, attorney fees, and legal employment matters. His professional work centers on intellectual property litigation involving copyright protection, trademark rights, unfair competition, trade secret claims, and media-related legal issues, including representation of television networks, broadcasters, producers, and other media organizations in disputes involving ownership and use of creative works, infringement claims, and related intellectual property matters. His work also involves legal issues affecting media and entertainment content, including libel and other media law matters, which often require evaluation of intellectual property rights, contractual relationships, and business disputes arising in the entertainment industry. He previously served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California and has held leadership roles within major law firms, including serving as managing partner of a firm’s Los Angeles office. His academic preparation includes a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola Law School.