Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys have a distinguished legacy of representing pioneers in the entertainment and digital media industry. Strategically advising clients – ranging from successful solo authors and artists to global media powerhouses – at every stage of the developmental process, our teams are well-versed across a multitude of entertainment and digital media channels and platforms, including always-on social media applications, easily accessible mobile devices, and traditional entertainment outlets, such as motion pictures, television, radio, and concert venues.

From intellectual property protection to contracts, employment disputes, and media law, there are a multitude of legal issues specific to the entertainment industry. Our litigators handle disputes related to the First Amendment, contracts, licensing, film and television distribution agreements, copyrights, trademarks, and celebrity rights of privacy and publicity.

From intellectual property protection to contracts, employment disputes, and media law, there are a multitude of legal issues specific to the entertainment industry. Our litigators handle disputes related to the First Amendment, contracts, licensing, film and television distribution agreements, copyrights, trademarks, and celebrity rights of privacy and publicity.

Munck Wilson Mandala represents entertainment clients including production companies, producers, actors, directors, and celebrities in the most important and complex corporate and intellectual property transactions, litigation, and other legal challenges they face.

We act as general counsel to production companies negotiating with networks on their behalf, and drafting all necessary talent agreements, location agreements, production schedules, and other legal matters. We represent clients in joint venture agreements, royalty accountings and litigations, and arbitrations.

Entertainment Services Include:

  • Arbitrations
  • Artist and Union Agreements
  • Audio and Visual Productions
  • Bankruptcy
  • Celebrity Appearances and Endorsements
  • Contract disputes
  • Copyright, Trademark and Publicity Rights
  • Digital Rights and Data Privacy
  • Employment Disputes
  • Film and Television Agreements
  • Film Rights
  • Financing and Private Equity Investments
  • First Amendment Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Licensing and Protection
  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • Music Licensing and Resolution of Music Publishing Disputes
  • Privacy Rights
  • Royalty Accountings and Litigations
  • Unlawful Use of Name, Image, Likeness

Our digital entertainment clients rely on our experience to help them with next-generation innovations and disruptive technologies, including:

  • Digital music, games, and video for mobile devices
  • Streaming and on-demand music services
  • Games and other entertainment media for wearable devices, including watches, bracelets, and eyewear
  • Mobile and digital media device components, including LED displays and storage and wireless technologies
  • Digital entertainment subscription and payment systems
  • Wireless technology standards, such as Bluetooth
  • Holographic image projections for mobile devices

Jenifer Wallis has been identified as a gamechanger and has demonstrated the highest commitment to expanding Munck Wilson’s brand in the LA market. Her knowledge of LA culture and her entertainment law experience have placed the firm’s LA office in the lead, ahead of other firm offices in expanding entertainment law.

Los Angeles Business Journal Apr. 20, 2022 

Press Releases

MWM Partner Jenifer Wallis Named Co-Managing Partner of Los Angeles Office

Bringing more than 15 years of legal experience, Wallis represents clients in a wide variety of business litigation and entertainment matters.  In business litigation, she has represented clients as the lead chair in trade secret, trademark, and copyright infringement lawsuits in state and federal courts.  She routinely handles trademark and copyright infringement actions, and she

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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes Litigation Partner Yael Tobi

Prior to joining MWM, Tobi practiced as a civil litigator for over a decade at international law firms in LA, including Jones Day and Manatt Phelps and Phillips.  She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and brings a deep understanding of how her opponents think. In 2013, Tobi launched her own firm and led a

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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes Josie Leinart

Prior to her legal career, Leinart worked as an actress (Josie Loren) on more than 23 professional television and film projects for various studios and networks including Paramount, Warner Brothers, ABC, NBC, Lifetime, Disney, and Nickelodeon.  She is best known for her role as Kaylie Cruz in the ABC Family series Make It of Break

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Munck Wilson Mandala Wins Litigation Department of the Year; William A. Munck Honored as a Diversity & Inclusion Champion and Tasha Schwikert Honored as a Lawyer On the Rise

Each year, Texas Lawyer honors those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the Texas legal profession, whether in shaping the law, achieving outsized results for their clients, or assisting those in need of legal services.  The honorees have had extraordinary careers and are considered impact players in the Texas legal community. 

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Munck Wilson Mandala Named a 2020 Inc. Best Workplace; Only Full-Service Law Firm Recognized in the Nation

Collecting data from more than 3,000 submissions, Inc. singled out 395 finalists nationally for this year’s list.  Each nominated company took part in an employee survey on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future.  Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. The strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the

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Munck Wilson Mandala Honored as a 2020 Inc. Best Workplace

Collecting data from more than 3,000 submissions, Inc. singled out 395 finalists nationally for this year’s list.  Each nominated company took part in an employee survey on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future.  Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. The strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the

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Press Releases

Jenifer Wallis has been selected as a 2020 Top Women Attorney by the Los Angeles Business Journal

Wallis brings more than 14 years of legal experience, representing clients in intellectual property, complex litigation, and entertainment.   In business litigation, Wallis represents clients as the lead chair in trade secret, trademark, and copyright infringement lawsuits in state and federal courts.  She routinely handles trademark and copyright infringement actions, and she serves as general counsel

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In the News

Intellectual Property Issues and Trends: Fandom

Intellectual property increasingly defines a company’s value and ability to grow and thrive. As such, careful management of intellectual property portfolios with an eye towards current changes and trends is necessary. Particularly among those working in entertainment industries, a notable social change is the rise of “fandom,” communities of fans who bond over a shared

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Press Releases

Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes New LA Partner Jenifer Wallis

“We were extremely impressed with Jenifer’s experience in intellectual property, complex litigation and entertainment,” said MWM’s managing partner William A. Munck.  “She is a perfect fit for the projected expansion of our firm in LA and she will complement the work of our managing partner Gary Hecker.” “I am looking forward to working with Jenifer,”

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Press Releases

13 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named 2024 Ones to Watch List

Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a publication that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The majority of the MWM attorneys featured on this year’s list have been named to the list annually

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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes IP/Trademark Partner Kristin Kosinski

Munck Wilson Mandala welcomes intellectual property and trademark partner Kristin Kosinski to the firm’s Los Angeles office. Kosinski brings more than 22 years of legal experience representing domestic and international clients in entertainment, finance, fashion, health, technology, beverages, and other industries. Among her services, she advises clients on trademark, copyright, and licensing matters. Kosinski previously

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