Mr. Doniger focuses on business disputes in general and intellectual property in particular, representing television and film producers, photographers, musicians, authors, artists, and clients in the marketing, fashion, entertainment, real estate and hospitality industries. In his 30 years of practice, he has handled cases in the courts of CA, NY, IL, PA, TX, NV, CO, FL, IA, and NC, and overseen litigation in foreign jurisdictions including Canada and the United Kingdom through the firm’s network of local counsel. He has taken more cases to trial than most, realizing many six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements, including:
Mr. Doniger’s practice also includes appellate advocacy. He has successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit, Second Circuit, Eighth Circuit, and California appellate courts, and was part of the team that argued Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., 595 U.S. 178 (2022)—cases which resulted in important holdings clarifying various areas of, inter alia, copyright and California Anti-SLAPP law.
In 2023 Mr. Doniger was selected to receive a California Lawyers Association IP Law Section Vanguard Award which “honors outstanding legal professionals in the judiciary, private practice, in-house practice, academia, and public policy advocacy for their contributions to the advancement of intellectual property law.” He has also been designated a California Super Lawyer for the years 2021-2025, a Martindale-Hubbell Platinum level Client Champion, and has been honored with numerous other professional accolades.
He currently sits on the Executive Committee of the CLA IP Law Section, serves as advisory counsel for American Photographic Artists and works with a coalition of trade groups to advance artist rights through legislative and other avenues. He regularly speaks on intellectual property topics and has been retained as an expert witness on handling of copyright litigation.
Mr. Doniger is a graduate of the USC Law School and the Straus Institute’s mediation training program and has served as a mediator both privately and for the Los Angeles Superior Court. When not lawyering, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, live music, and discussing black holes, dark matter, and other things that lend perspective to the significance of our problems.
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Scott Alan Burroughs, Esq. is an attorney, writer, and advocate. He is the Managing Partner of Doniger / Burroughs’ New York office and the East Coast Regional Director for the National Society of Entertainment and Arts Lawyers.
For over 20 years, he has been battling for artists’ rights in courts worldwide. During that time, he has been fortunate enough to handle numerous important copyright cases and create new authority on cutting-edge art law issues.
Before law school, Mr. Burroughs worked as a writer. As his legal career progressed, he toiled for studios and agencies including Sony Pictures Entertainment and SFX.
After transitioning to litigation, where he felt he could have a greater impact on artists’ rights, Burroughs was selected as a California Rising Star for the years 2015-2019 by Los Angeles Magazine and Super Lawyers. Since expanding his practice to New York, he has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer for the years 2021-2025.
In 2024, Billboard Magazine recognized Mr. Burroughs as a Top Music Lawyer
To date, he has handled and overseen thousands of copyright and art disputes in courts around the world on behalf of writers, designers, photographers, street artists, tattoo artists, graphic artists, producers, and performers. In doing so he has tackled some of the planet’s largest studios, retailers, and corporations, including Disney, Universal Music Group, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Paramount, NBC, Shein, and countless others.
TRIAL LAWYER
Mr. Burroughs relishes trying cases to judges and juries. He has led numerous trials and obtained impressive results for his clients. Representative cases are noted below:
Lil’ Joe Records v. Ross; et al. (2 Live Crew)
Phil Brown v. Stephen Perry (of Journey)
Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L. P.
L.A. Printex Industries, Inc. v. Aeropostale, Inc.
Novelty Textile, Inc. v. The Wet Seal, Inc.
Unicolors, Inc. v. Urban Outfitters, Inc.
United Fabrics Intern., Inc. v. Lane Bryant, Inc.
L.A Printex Industries, Inc. v. G&G Multitex, Inc.
APPELLATE LAWYER
Mr. Burroughs has been fortunate to handle a number of important appeals addressing cutting-edge issues in copyright law, some of which are noted below:
United States Supreme Court
Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L. P.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
McGucken v. Pub Ocean Limited
Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L. P.
A’lor Intern. Ltd. v. Tappers Fine Jewelry
United Fabrics Intern., Inc. v. Lane Bryant, Inc.
Unicolors, Inc. v. Urban Outfitters, Inc.
L.A. Printex Industries, Inc. v. Aeropostale, Inc.
United Fabrics Intern., Inc. v. C&J Wear, Inc.
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
McGucken v. Shutterstock
WRITER
Mr. Burroughs has written extensively on art, copyright, and entertainment law issues. He recently published a nationally recognized article on the misuse of “prior art” in copyright litigation, titled: Steven T. Lowe, Scott Alan Burroughs, Consider the Grecian Urn: Why Prior Art Has No Place in Analyzing Substantial Similarity Under the Copyright Act, 23 Chi.-Kent J. Intell. Prop. 111, 114 (2024).
And you can find some of his columns here:
https://abovethelaw.com/author/scottalanburroughs/
SPEAKER
Mr. Burroughs speaks regularly for universities, organizations, and artists rights groups, such as the:
National Society of Entertainment and Arts Lawyers
California Lawyers for the Arts
New York Volunteer Lawyers Association
University of Southern California Law School
Columbia Law School
Loyola Law School
American University Washington College of Law
The John Marshall Law School
VIDEO CONTENT
Supreme Court Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh-J3tQGJRk
Ninth Circuit Oral Argument – Fair Use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJXz402kM_E
MilkCrate Athletics – Guide to Protecting Your Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRQIrjS63aM
PRESS
Rolling Stone – Copyright – Twenty One Pilots – Band Merchandise
Art News – Copyright – Invader – Street Art
Billboard – Copyright – Music Law – 2 Live Crew Jury Trial
https://www.billboard.com/pro/2-live-crew-jury-verdict-retake-catalog-rights-from-lil-joe-records/
AP – Copyright – Music Law – 2 Live Crew Jury Trial
https://apnews.com/article/2-live-crew-hip-hop-copyright-ruling-9315d65fd99be7bee20c9c361eb3af72
Billboard – Copyright – Music Law – 2 Live Crew Copyright Termination Case
https://www.billboard.com/pro/2-live-crew-catalog-termination-lil-joe-records/
CBC – Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit (starts at 1:06:19)
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-2-as-it-happens/clip/16074264-nameless-blameless
Rolling Stone – Copyright – Music Law – Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit
Artnet – Copyright – Anthony James Fine Art Dispute
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/anthony-james-maurizio-cattelan-lawyers-letter-process-2483425
Hollywood Reporter – Copyright – Entertainment Law – Netflix Dispute
Reuters – Fashion Law – Shein & Copyright Infringement
Billboard – Copyright – Music Law – Tupac Photography Case
Courthouse News – Fashion Law – Copyright – Supreme Court Victory in Copyright / Fashion Case
https://www.courthousenews.com/justices-order-another-round-in-copyright-dispute-over-hm-sweater/
Yahoo – Fashion Law – Trademark – Apparel
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uniqlo-u-anya-hindmarch-named-180457879.html
New York Times – Copyright – Online Content
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/06/business/media/distractify-lawsuit-22-words.html
Billboard – Copyright – Fashion Law – Kendall & Kylie Jenner Dispute
Hollywood Reporter – Copyright – Photography – Spotify Dispute
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/spotify-sued-notorious-big-image-899527/
Trevor W. Barrett is a partner at Doniger / Burroughs, where he focuses on counseling and litigation for clients in the fashion, art, entertainment, music, textile, and media industries. With a practice grounded in the protection of creative work, Mr. Barrett represents a broad range of rights holders, including artists, designers, photographers, apparel and textile brands, and production companies. He provides strategic guidance on intellectual property enforcement, licensing, and brand protection, and regularly litigates complex copyright, trademark, and design patent cases in federal courts across the country.
Mr. Barrett brings more than a decade of experience in civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on high-stakes copyright disputes. He has successfully taken cases through trial and appeal, including to the U.S. Supreme Court, and is known for his ability to navigate nuanced legal and factual issues to deliver results for his clients.
He formerly served as Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Copyright Litigation Committee, where he helped lead national conversations around copyright law and enforcement trends. His thought leadership in the area of creative rights has made him a sought-after advisor for clients looking to defend their work in an evolving legal landscape.
Mr. Barrett has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the Southern California region every year since 2020, a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the area. He is a passionate advocate for the creative community and takes pride in helping artists and innovators safeguard the value of their work.
David Shein specializes in the enforcement of copyrights on behalf of diverse clients including songwriters, recording artists, photographers, graphic designers and painters. He also represents clients on the plaintiff and defense side in high stakes trademark cases and business disputes. Much of his practice focuses in and around the entertainment and fashion industries where he has been able to bring to bear his own experience in those areas to provide practical as well as legal insight both in and out of litigation.
Mr. Shein’s representative matters:
Represented songwriter and recording artist Jaime Ciero against The Walt Disney Company in copyright dispute regarding the hit song Let It Go from the Frozen soundtrack. Ciero v. The Walt Disney Company, et al. U.S.D.C. Case No. 17-cv-08544 GW (MRWx).
Obtained summary judgment in favor of bass player Juan Croucier in trademark infringement case involving the band name RATT. Won a court order holding that a 1996 transfer purporting to assign the RATT trademark from the original RATT partnership was invalid and ruled in Croucier’s favor on all counts. The ruling was upheld on appeal and the court thereafter entered an award of attorneys’ fees in favor of Croucier in the amount of $232,927.50. WBS, Inc. v. Juan Croucier, et al., U.S.D.C. Case No. CV 15-07251 DDP (JCx)
Represented renowned painter and street artist Mark Paul Deren aka Madsteez in a case against Sharp Electronics wherein Deren alleged that Sharp had used his photograph, artwork, and likeness without authorization to market and promote Sharp televisions. Mark Paul Deren v. Sharp Electronics Corporation et al. U.S.D.C. Case No.: 15-CV- 0869-JLS-JCG.
Represented fashion design house in a hotly contested copyright infringement dispute with a large Florida-based clothing supplier and obtained a $1,754,272 jury verdict at trial alongside Stephen Doniger. Advanced Visual Image Design, LLC v. Exist, Inc., U.S.D.C. Case No. 2:10-cv-09383
Mr. DiNicola leads the firm’s transactional projects. He maintains a diverse corporate, entertainment, and intellectual property practice emphasizing complex transactional work.
Mr. DiNicola regularly takes on the role of outside general counsel for his corporate clients as he represents them with respect to corporate governance, strategy, and executive/key personnel compensation issues while taking the lead in transactions involving companies in a number of industries including technology, manufacturing, fashion, design, consumer products, media, food and beverage, hospitality, restaurants, and real estate.
Mr. DiNicola has also advised entertainment production companies and producers with respect to the financing, production, and distribution of motion pictures and television series. He also represents talent, including directors, writers, actors, songwriters, and music composers in connection with their contributions to entertainment projects and non-entertainment business endeavors.
Mr. DiNicola’s intellectual property practice focuses on assisting clients with copyright and trademark registration, clearance, portfolio management, enforcement, and licensing. He assists brand and content owners in many industries, including the apparel, entertainment, video game, and social media industries.
Mr. DiNicola earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2004 and is licensed to practice in the State of California and the State of Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Vanderbilt University in 2000. Among his long list of impressive accolades, Mr. DiNicola earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, which is ranked as the top program of its kind in the nation.
Ms. Schultz’s practice includes representing artists, designers, and business owners in all manner of intellectual property and business litigation. Prior to joining Doniger / Burroughs, Kelsey M. Schultz worked as an associate at a Hollywood entertainment law firm concentrating on entertainment litigation. Her research and writing led to the successful resolution of several high-profile cases involving issues of intellectual property infringement, right of publicity, defamation, and trade secret misappropriation.
Ms. Schultz earned her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Entertainment and New Media Advocacy from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2018, where she was Vice President of the Entertainment & Sports Law Society and the Loyola Wine & Spirits Law Society. She also independently organized the Fashion Law Panel for Loyola Law School’s prestigious Entertainment Law Symposium, which hosted well-known fashion designers and influencers. Ms. Schultz holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from the University of California, San Diego. When not working to protect the interests of her clients, Ms. Schultz enjoys traveling, attending concerts and music festivals.
Benjamin Tookey is an associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office and is passionate about protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of musicians, filmmakers, photographers, designers, writers, and all manner of artists. He has experience representing clients in high-stakes cases involving federal, state, and common law trademark, copyright, false advertising, right of publicity, and false endorsement claims, as well as contract and business disputes. Mr. Tookey has found success in all phases of litigation, including prevailing at summary judgment and securing victories on appeal. Prior to joining Doniger / Burroughs, he was an associate in the trademark and copyright practice group at a leading intellectual property firm, where he regularly published articles on developments and trends in trademark, copyright, false advertising, and right of publicity law.
Mr. Tookey graduated cum laude from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law where he was a member of the National Moot Court Competition Team, an editor for the Journal of Law & Policy, and an extern for the Hon. Patricia L. Cohen, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. He is also a member of the Order of Barristers and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Arts Management from Indiana University.
Mr. Tookey’s passion for protecting artists’ rights stems from his own background as a musician. When not representing his clients, Mr. Tookey enjoys writing and recording music, attending concerts and shows, playing basketball, traveling, and spending time with his family.
David Jenkins is an associate based in the firm’s New York office and is dedicated to serving and protecting the rights of artists of all mediums. Mr. Jenkins works primarily in copyright and intellectual property litigation to secure favorable outcomes and recovery in infringement cases on behalf of photographers, muralists and street artists, illustrators, fabric designers, and musicians, among others. Mr. Jenkins is also experienced in transactional projects, including the drafting of consignment agreements, representation agreements, licenses, and contracts for public art projects.
Mr. Jenkins earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law, where he served as President of the Texas Law Art Association and editor of the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal. He also organized multiple legal clinics for artists and designed and presented free copyright law workshops for artists, has published numerous articles on issues at the intersection of art and the law, worked hands-on in art spaces and arts non-profits, and helped coordinate a city-wide open studio tour in Austin, Texas. When not passionately serving clients, Mr. Jenkins enjoys visiting and volunteering at local art spaces, reading and writing fiction, running by the waterfront, and exploring New York’s best eateries with his friends.
Andy Navarro is an associate based in the firm’s Venice office who is committed to helping artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses protect their intellectual property. With a passion for safeguarding innovation and brand identity, Mr. Navarro provides strategic legal guidance and advocacy to ensure his clients’ creative works and trademarks remain secure. He believes that every artist, business and creator deserves strong legal protection and is committed to providing tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique goals.
Mr. Navarro earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Technology Law. While at Southwestern, Mr. Navarro served as Chair of the Homelessness Prevention Law Project, Treasurer of the Latino Law Students Association and Research Assistant to the esteemed Professor Christoper J. Robinette, Adviser for the Restatement (Third) of Torts. Mr. Navarro earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in Political Science where he served as the President of the Political Science Student Organization.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Navarro worked in Silicon Valley, forging relationships with businesses and local governments as an Account Executive at several prominent technology companies such as Yelp and OpenGov. Mr. Navarro’s unique blend of legal expertise, business acumen and industry experience makes him a trusted advisor for artists, entrepreneurs, and established businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.
When he’s not advocating for his clients, Andy enjoys beach cycling, live music, desert conservation, and spending time with family and his rambunctious dog Niko.
Nelson Campbell is an associate based in the firm’s Venice office. Prior to joining Doniger / Burroughs, Mr. Campbell worked as an associate at a boutique entertainment law firm focusing on entertainment litigation.
Mr. Campbell graduated magna cum laude from Southwestern Law School with a concentration in Entertainment & Media Law. While at Southwestern Law School, Mr. Campbell worked at the school’s prestigious Biederman Entertainment Law Institute and was a member of Southwestern’s Law Review. Mr. Campbell obtained his undergraduate degree with honors from UCLA.
When not representing clients, Mr. Campbell enjoys attending concerts, cheering on UCLA athletics, and spending time with friends and family.
Alexandra Licitra is an associate at Doniger / Burroughs PC where her practice focuses on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on copyright and trademark matters. She represents artists, creators, and brands in protecting their work and enforcing their rights, bringing both legal insight and a deep personal understanding of the creative process. Alexandra earned her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law following a career as a professional dancer, a background that informs her commitment to championing artistic expression.
Drawing on her dual experiences in the arts and in law, Alexandra is passionate about promoting creativity and ensuring that the individuals and businesses she represents are empowered to thrive. She believes in the transformative power of creativity to shape culture and drive progress, and she is dedicated to advancing her clients’ interests with both precision and empathy.
Michael D. Steger is of counsel to the firm, practicing primarily in New York. He focuses on intellectual property, entertainment, litigation, and business matters in the fashion, entertainment, photography and software industries. In 2010, he was named “Best Intellectual Property Attorney for Growing Businesses” by New York Enterprise Report magazine. Mr. Steger has tried numerous cases to judges, juries, and arbitrators in federal and state court, including as lead counsel in Berman v. Johnson, 518 F.Supp.2d 791 (E.D.Va. 2007), a seminal case on authorship of films. Mr. Steger’s entertainment practice focuses on film, television, internet and music projects, and he represents creatives and production companies in matters including film, television, and online financing, and production, distribution and syndication agreements. He has served as production counsel for several films and broadcast and cable television programs.
His corporate and business experience includes forming and dissolving corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, as well as contract drafting and review, employment matters, drafting buy-sell and other shareholder agreements, and handling investment transactions. Before joining the firm, Mr. Steger was in-house counsel for STF Productions, Inc., the producer of Fox’s “America’s Most Wanted” and the syndicated “Final Justice,” where he also handled business and legal affairs for other Fox entities.
He previously represented clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies in California. Mr. Steger is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Litigation Committee, a member of the ABA’s Entertainment and Sports Law and Communications Law Forums, and a member of the New York City Bar Association’s Trademarks and Unfair Competition Committees. He has written and spoken extensively on intellectual property and entertainment law matters. Mr. Steger received his J.D., M.A. and B.A. from the University of Virginia and is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in New York, California, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
Robert Cherry is a business, entertainment, and intellectual property attorney practicing in Austin, Texas and the surrounding areas. He uses his background in litigation and transactional work to help creative and emerging companies in the arts & entertainment, digital media, technology, professional services, and fashion industries. He strives to help clients achieve their business goals and manage their legal risk. Robert maintains a license to practice law in both Texas and California. And his contemporary, context-sensitive approach to providing legal services, as well as the extraordinary care that he exhibits for each client, sets him apart as an attorney for independent artists, start-ups, and creative companies. Robert earned his Bachelor of Science at Texas State University – San Marcos and his Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School and was a judicial extern for the Vermont Supreme Court. In his free time, Robert stays active in the local Austin music scene – either promoting independent music or performing in one of his bands.
In addition to managing pre-litigation case processes, Christian plays a central role in firm operations, on both coasts. She serves as a trusted liaison between the Partners and a wide range of external stakeholders, including financial institutions, government agencies, and creative industry clients, helping protect and advance their intellectual property rights.
Before joining Doniger / Burroughs, Christian held leadership and client-facing roles in business development, production, and project management, including positions in the fashion, entertainment, and consumer goods industries. Earlier in her career, she spent 25 years as a professional model and actress, gaining extensive experience in fashion, photography, and production.
Christian holds a Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington, where she was a member of the women’s lacrosse team. Having lived and worked in six countries, she brings a global perspective, strong cultural awareness, and a solutions-oriented approach to her work at the firm.
London Zamora is an entertainment and intellectual property senior litigation paralegal. In this capacity, she has had the pleasure of supporting attorneys in advocating for professional artists, photographers, talented authors, and textile companies. London’s work focuses on complex intellectual property disputes, including patent and trademark infringements. Her experience covers all phases of litigation, including pre-filing diligence, case initiation, discovery (including e-discovery), Summary Judgment hearings, and trial preparation, both in Federal and State courts.
London is a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of Women in E-Discovery and the Los Angeles Paralegal Association. Before joining Doniger / Burroughs, London was as a legal clerk at Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Aldisert, LLP, and served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Shelly B. Torrealba.
Ms. Ray serves as a litigation paralegal in the firm’s Los Angeles office collaborating with a dynamic team of attorneys to advance client interests. Drawing on extensive experience in both personal injury and criminal law, she leverages a diverse and comprehensive skill set that spans legal research, case preparation, trial support, and client relations. She demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating case workflows, managing high-volume caseloads, and ensuring procedural compliance throughout litigation. Her varied professional background enables her to approach each case with adaptability and a strategic mindset. Ms. Ray applies leadership, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to excellence in her pursuit of justice for clients.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Boston College, where she was also a member of the university’s varsity rowing team. Prior to relocating to Los Angeles, she gained valuable experience living and working in major metropolitan centers, including Boston and New York.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Ms. Ray is an avid boxing enthusiast and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, as well as planning her next travel endeavor.
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