Emily was exposed to the law at an early age, adding “helpful” notations (in crayon) to her parents’ copy of Black’s Law Dictionary.  But it was not until college, when she took a class called Computers and the Law, that she discovered her passion for intellectual property and realized that technology is always moving faster than the law.  In her practice, Emily relishes the challenge of applying old rules to new technology.

Over the course of her career, Emily has also developed experience in other areas of law that are more (and less) related to media and entertainment.  Besides the usual suspects of idea submission, right of publicity, and defamation, she has unique expertise in California free speech law – particularly protecting private property owners’ rights.

Legal Expertise

Emily is an experienced litigator who works with film and television studios, record companies, music publishing companies, video game companies, and other major online content providers.

Emily specializes in copyright and trademark litigation, She also practices in related areas of law such as idea submission/breach of implied contract, right of publicity, First Amendment, and defamation, including California’s “anti-SLAPP” statute. And she has experience representing entertainment clients in labor and employment matters.

Emily is also well-versed in California's free speech law, and its interplay with private property rights. She has successfully defended against protestors’ demands to demonstrate on her clients’ land.

Representative Matters

• Won summary judgment and appeal on behalf of prominent band, record label, and music publisher in copyright infringement case involving popular song.
• Won motion to dismiss on behalf of streaming platform in trademark and copyright infringement case involving hit series.
• Obtained dismissal under California’s anti-SLAPP statute of case against major online content provider for libel and related torts. 
• Won summary judgment in case where protestors claimed they had free speech rights to demonstrate on client’s private property. 

Honors & Awards

• "Women Worth Watching," Profiles in Diversity Journal (2019)
• "Next Generation - Women Leaders in Tech Law," The Recorder (2018)

Professional, Business and civic Affiliations

• Litigation Department Co-Chair
• Hiring Partner
• Stanford Alumni Association

Other Career Experience

• Cyberlaw Clinic, Mills Legal Clinic Stanford Law School 
• Institute for the Study and Development of Legal Systems

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