Michael Garfinkel
Partner
Venable LLP
A veteran of the entertainment and media industry, Michael Garfinkel returned to Venable in 2023, which was a pivotal moment in his long legal career in LA. Garfinkel, who previously worked at the firm from 2007 to 2011, is an entertainment and media litigator with more than 30 years of experience. Garfinkel represents studios, production companies, talent agencies, advertising agencies and artists in matters involving intricate industry-specific agreements, trade-marks, copyright and right of publicity disputes, trade secrets, and defamation. He also represents a variety of clients in commercial litigation, including limited liability company and partnership disputes and consumer class action defense. Last year, Garfinkel and his wife Stacey were once again recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as 2024 Distinguished Leader Honorees.
