Partner
Venable LLP
William J. Briggs, II, a partner with Venable LLP and the president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, is recognized as a leading trial lawyer and civil litigator, with extensive experience in matters pertaining to the entertainment industry. With over 30 years of experience, Briggs has been successful in representing some of the most recognizable names in the film, television, music, and sports industries. His clients include actors, musicians, comedians, producers, high-net-worth individuals, athletes, and entertainers.
Because of his substantial courtroom capabilities, Briggs has helped defeat multi-million-dollar claims brought against his clients. His practice focuses on disputes that involve trademarks, copyrights, the First Amendment, defamation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, guild disputes, profit participation, royalty payments, violations of the Talent Agencies Act, and interpretation and enforcement of talent, executive, distribution, film, and recording contracts.
