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About Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
About the Practice Group
From songs to software and beyond, we solve copyright problems of every dimension.
We bring specialized experience litigating and counseling on copyright matters, assisting clients with the complex legal and business challenges that arise from the intersection of digital technologies and the US and international copyright regimes.
Our Copyright Litigation & Counseling team offers a unique and cross-disciplinary practice and works with a range of clients — from startups to the world's leading technology companies — on copyright matters that run the gamut from a quick phone call to talk through a product design question, to developing a commercial strategy for compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, to litigating infringement cases in federal court and rate-setting matters in federal agencies, to negotiating “business critical” content licenses. We also provide strategic counseling for companies in the music and digital media space, including with regard to structuring business models, rights clearance strategy, content catalogue build-out, data/financial reporting, and user acquisition/retention.
Latham brings exceptional copyright experience. Latham's copyright team includes renowned trial and transactional lawyers, thought leaders widely recognized for their creative legal strategies for resolving cutting-edge cases and negotiating first-of-their-kind deals, and includes a former General Counsel of the US Copyright Office.
About the role:
From songs to software and beyond, we solve copyright problems of every dimension.
We bring specialized experience litigating and counseling on copyright matters, assisting clients with the complex legal and business challenges that arise from the intersection of digital technologies and the US and international copyright regimes.
Our Copyright Litigation & Counseling team offers a unique and cross-disciplinary practice and works with a range of clients — from startups to the world's leading technology companies — on copyright matters that run the gamut from a quick phone call to talk through a product design question, to developing a commercial strategy for compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, to litigating infringement cases in federal court and rate-setting matters in federal agencies, to negotiating “business critical” content licenses. We also provide strategic counseling for companies in the music and digital media space, including with regard to structuring business models, rights clearance strategy, content catalogue build-out, data/financial reporting, and user acquisition/retention.
Latham brings exceptional copyright experience. Latham's copyright team includes renowned trial and transactional lawyers, thought leaders widely recognized for their creative legal strategies for resolving cutting-edge cases and negotiating first-of-their-kind deals, and includes a former General Counsel of the US Copyright Office.
About the role:
Latham's market-leading Copyright Practice is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. We work with a range of clients — from startups to the world's leading technology companies — on matters that run the gamut from providing strategic counsel to technology and media companies to litigating headline-grabbing music-industry and infringement claims, including the recent wave of cutting-edge cases challenging generative AI technology. Learn more about our Copyright Practice.
Main Contact Details
LateralRecruiting.Litigation&Tax@lw.com
Additional Information:
LateralRecruiting.Litigation&Tax@lw.com
Additional Information:
Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm's highest priorities. Through our “LiveWell Latham” program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life's moments — from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.
Pay Range
Associate Base Salary
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
Associate Base Salary
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
