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Jun 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Matthew Schafer

Paramount lawyer on his start in the business, the best career advice he was ever given, AI, recent reading and more.

Mar 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Sigmund Schutz

Maine lawyer on breaking into the business, high profile cases, places to eat in Portland, and more.

Feb 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Dan Novack

Dan Novack

Penguin Randomhouse lawyer on resigning from his high school paper, penning a blistering reply to a legal threat issued by Michael Avenatti, advice for those looking to break into media law and more.

Jan 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Jens van den Brink

Dutch lawyer on his career path, things to do in Amsterdam, and the legacy of Spinoza.

Nov 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: William Akel

William Akel

New Zealand lawyer on his start in the business, memorable cases, Auckland must sees and more.

Sep 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Adam Cannon

Adam Cannon

Legal director of The Sun on his work, leisure and karaoke picks.

Aug 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Charles “Chip” Babcock

Renowned Jackson Walker litigator on his childhood newspaper, litigating on behalf of a parking garage and Oprah Winfrey, work-life balance, karaoke picks, and more.

Jun 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Randy Shapiro

Randy Shapiro

Bloomberg Global Newsroom Counsel and MLRC Board Chair on career, books, advice for law firm lawyers courting media clients, and those trying to break in to the business.

Mar 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Adolfo E. Jimenez

Adolfo E. Jimenez

Holland & Knight partner on career choices, important cases, and karaoke picks.

Jan 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Kay Murray

Kay Murray is Vice President, Law, for First Look Institute, Inc.