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Lisa Jean Borodkin
also known as Lisa Borodkin, Lisa J. Borodkin
About Lisa
Biography
Lisa Borodkin is passionate about popularizing technology, simplifying the law and getting great results for her clients.
She has a private law practice in Los Angeles focused on technology, law and media. She has negotiated licenses and agreements involving the convergence of entertainment and new media since 1998.
Her recent matters have included representing a television streaming service in a case of first impression involving the safe harbor under Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, cases involving the exclusion from liability for user-generated content under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and the application of the new federal Defend Trade Secrets Act in the doll and toy invention industry. Previous matters have included issues related to the discoverability of IP addresses in "John Doe" music copyright infringement cases, setting up agreements to create original intellectual properties in the animation, comics, music, television and film industries, and advising on best practices in online commerce and licensing.
Lisa's practice has evolved with the Internet, from meta tag infringement, cybersquatting, and Napster, to technology IPOs, file-sharing litigation, Web 2.0, reputation rating websites and advising technology startups. She has represented AOL, Network Solutions, Dr. Dre, Metallica and negotiated with film and television studios and online web television distributors. She has also represented parties in arbitrations before the AAA, JAMS, and NASD, and in investigations by the NYSE, SEC, the United States Department of Justice and numerous State Attorney General's offices.
Lisa is a regular contributor to California Lawyer Magazine on legal ethics and social media She also co-produced and hosted "TechZulu Law," a web telvision series on law and technology. She has appeared as a guest on Denise Howell's "This Week in Law" on the TWiT network and guest lectured at USC's Annenberg School.
Lisa served as a law clerk to the Honorable Diane P. Wood, United States Court of Appeals Judge for the Seventh Circuit and to the Honorable I. Leo Glasser, United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York. Her government service also includes a summer clerkship at the United States Department of Justice.
She received her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. Her Columbia Law Review note, "The Economics of Antiquities Looting and a Proposed Legal Alternative," is frequently cited in international publications concerning art and cultural property. She received her A.B. cum laude from Harvard University in Visual and Environmental Studies. She also has an M.A. in History of Art from the University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Entertainment
50%
27 years | 12 cases
Intellectual Property
20%
27 years | 16 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
18 years
Internet
10%
27 years | 11 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Lisa Borodkin Entertainment and IP Law Group
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Lisa Jean Borodkin's Reviews
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Posted by Suzanne | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Impeccable Attention to Detail
Lisa was very professional, clear and fully prepared to discuss my contract in detail. She provided answers for my every query and listened patiently to my numerous follow up questions. Never did I feel spoken down to or like I was compromising. I value her calm, kind style.
Posted by Richard | January 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
5-Star Legal Advice
My partners and I were asked to modify a long-standing IP license in such a way to allow our licensee a reduced royalty for a finite period. Lawyers at the multibillion-dollar corporation, seeing an opportunity to go beyond what we had agreed to, tried all kinds of word games at one point almost caus...
Posted by LaVance | November 17, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helped with my sync licensing contract
Lisa was very thorough and was able to explain everything to me in layman’s terms. She also gave me a little bit more time to explain things to me charging me. She was super kind, and I would gladly go back to her, when given the chance.
Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Lisa Borodkin
Lisa has been an incredible attorney to work with. She helped me navigate a series of entertainment business related challenges and has provided me with legal advice that ultimately helped me achieve the outcomes I was aiming for. In addition, she was a pleasure to work alongside. Her wisdom and expe...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Thoughtful and caring
The lawyer's thoughtful and caring consultation left a lasting impression. Their attention to detail and genuine concern for my situation made me feel confident in their abilities to handle my case.
Lisa Jean Borodkin's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Exceptional entertainment attorney"
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is extremely intelligent, articulate, personable, and just flat out knows her stuff."
"Lisa is the "jam". She knows her stuff, has the experience that counts, and is an authentic people person. Good recipe for a quality lawyer. I endorse attorney Lisa Borodkin."
"Leading edge IP attorney"
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"Lisa is an outstanding attorney with a deep understanding of both the law and the industries within which she practices. I recently worked with her on a litigious matter and was impressed by her ability to resolve the complaint amicably while still achieving her client's objectives. I will continue to refer clients to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of being a partner in a firm where Lisa was an associate. She is a dynamic, hardworking, lawyer, and a delightful person, who is incredibly well attuned to the 21st Century legal issues arising anew every day as digitalization and the internet collide with 20th Century ways of doing things. Lisa is definitely someone you want to know."
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"I have worked with Ms. Borodkin on several litigated matters. Her legal knowledge and insight were invaluable in reaching a successful conclusion. Highly recommended."
"Lisa is an extremely talented litigator and a great legal writer. If there is a case with complex issues, you want Lisa on that case."
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Bruce Ross
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Donald David
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Joseph D. Solomon Prize for Law and the Arts, Columbia Law School
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, Lisa Borodkin Entertainment and IP Law Group
2017 - 2018
Partner, Zaller Law Group, PC
2002 - 2004
Associate, McGuireWoods
2000 - 2001
Senior Attorney, Callahan & Blaine
1998 - 2000
Associate, King Holmes Paterno & Berliner LLP
1996 - 1997
Law Clerk to Honorable Diane P. Wood, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
1995 - 1996
Law Clerk to the Honorable I. Leo Glasser, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, United States Department Of Justice, Tax Division
Associations
2010 - Present
Academy of Television Arts and SciencesMember, Interactive Peer Group
State Bar of California
2012 - 2013
State Bar of California, Business Law Section
2008 - 2011
California State Bar Section on Intellectual Property Law
2006 - 2009
National Academy of Television Arts and SciencesMember
2002 - 2009
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Pawelko v. Hasbro, 1:2016cv00201 (D. R.I. Mar. 24, 2020)
Confidential Settlement
WB Music Corp. et al v. FutureToday, Inc. C.D. Cal. 2:18-cv-01238-CAS-FFM (C.D. Cal., Sept. 9, 2018)
Confidential settlement
Ball v. Saurman, Ventura Super. Ct. 56-2012-00418245-CU-DF-VTA
Stipulated judgment for plaintiffs on libel per se
Shapiro v. Hasbro, Inc., 2:16-cv-5750-BRO-AJW (C.D. Cal. Dec. 22, 2016)
Confidential settlement
Williams v. Bridgeport Music Inc. et al. C. D. Cal. 13-cv-6004
Partial Verdict
Shapiro v. Hasbro, Inc. C.D. Cal. 15-cv-2964 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 22, 2016)
Confidential settlement
Shapiro v. Moose Enterprise Pty, Ltd., 14-cv-1073-JFW- (C. D. Cal. Dec. 3, 2014)
Confidential settlement
Benchmark Entertainment v. Brown et al., N.Y. Sup. Index No. 652325/2014
Settled
Uncommon Content Partners v. Talamasca S.D.N.Y. 14-cv-6741
Settlement
Williams et al. v. Bridgeport Music et al. S.D.N.Y. 14-mc-73
Motion to quash denied
Good v. Barnett et al. C.D. Cal. 14-cv-2668 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 16, 2014)
Voluntarily dismissed
Berger v. Johnson et al. C.D. Cal. 11-cv-6166 (C.D. Cal. June 4, 2012)
Confidential settlement after default judgment against designer and web host
The Paulson Trust v. United States and PNC Bank, 2:2011cv02315 (C.D. Cal. July 13, 2011)
Voluntary dismissal, interpled funds returned
Lederer et al. v. Akinlose L.A. Sup. Ct. SC 109803
Won after trial. Obtained damages of $98,000 and declaration that statements were false and defamatory
Premier Displays & Exhibits v. David Cogswell et al. C.D. Cal. 09-cv-354 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 29, 2010)
Dismissal with prejudice after Motion to Strike
J & J Sports Productions Inc v. Volk et al, 5:2010cv01408 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 8, 2011)
Settled
Joe Hand Promotions v. Volk, 5:2010cv01416 (C. D. Cal. June 28, 2011)
Settled
Asia Economic Institute et al. v. Xcentric Ventures LLC et. al. (C.D. Cal. June 15, 2011)
Dismissed.
National Home Auction Company LLC et al v. Real Estate Disposition Corporation et al., 8:2009cv00859 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 4, 2009)
Remanded to Orange County Superior Court
Capitol Records LLC et al. v. John Doe
Confidential settlement
Warner Bros. Records Inc. et al v. John Doe
Confidential settlement
Group Independent Sales Organization v. Global ISO, LLC, et al.
Favorable settlement and dismissal
Motown Records Company et al. v. John Doe
Confidential settlement
Gonzalez v. Freedom Communications d/b/a Orange County Register, (Orange County Superior Case No. 03CC08756)
Settled
North American Co. for Life and Health Insur. v. Philpot et al. 3:2008cv00270 (S.D. Cal. Sept. 30, 2011)
Negotiated favorable settlement after successful motion practice
Ideal Steel v. Anza (2d Cir. 03-7381)
Obtained reversal of trial court's dismissal of civil RICO claim.
Surfdog, Inc. v. Cooper
Transfer of domain name to client
John "Ozzy" Osbourne v. Music Video Products, 2:1999cv06253 (C. D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2000)
Favorable settlement
Roswell Records, Inc. v. Miramax FIlm Corp. 2:1999cv01337 (C. D. Cal. Aug. 6, 1999)
Favorable settlement
Education
1995
Columbia Univ SOL
J.D.
1990
Harvard University
A.B.
N/A
University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art
M.A.
Speaking Engagements
2019
SxSW 2019 CLE
Covfefe Talk: Social Media Ethics Rules for 2019
2017
South by Southwest
Navigating the YouTube Safe Harbor
2015
2015
12th Annual Stanford ECommerce Best Practices Conference
Best Practices in Ethical Online and Mobile Marketing
2014
This Week in Law (Netcast)
Mergers of Dystopia (This Week in Law 247)
2014
This Week in Law
Intriguingly Hogan (This Week in Law 243)
2013
Social Media Club LA
Cover Your Back! Legal Protection for Social Media and Bloggers
2012
South By Southwest Interactive 2012
Help! I Have an Internet Stalker or Blackmailer
2012
9th Annual Stanford E-Commerce Best Practices Conference
Social Media Policies
2011
Wordpress Wordcamp OC
Law of the Blogosphere
2011
South by Southwest Interactive Conference
Social Network Users' Bill of Rights: You Decide
2011
NARM Entertainment & Technology Law Conference
Rogue Website Legislation and the Future of Anti-Piracy Efforts
2011
Media Law Survey
Telecommunications Law
2011
J309
Online Media Law
2010
University of Southern California Annenberg Guest Lecture (with Prof. Jack Lerner)
The Law in Cyberspace
2010
This Week in Law 87 (Webcast)
"Planes, Trains and Automatons": Technology Law
2010
Peter B. Collins Radio Show Episode 142
The Internets: Social Network Bill of Rights
2010
NewMedialocity
Law for Web Video Producers
2010
New Media Academy
Web and New Media Television Deals
2010
Guest Speaker, USC Annenberg
The Law in Cyberspace
2010
Gov 2.0 Radio
Gov 2.0 and the Law
2010
Gov 2.0 LA
Legal Implications of Gov 2.0
2010
Fashion Camp LA
Fashionably Legal: Law for Fashion Startups
2010
ACM Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference
Bills of Rights for Social Network Sites
2009
Blog World and New Media Expo
The New FTC Guides for Bloggers
2008
Lawyer2Lawyer Podcast
Federal Copyright Law & Guns n’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy
2007
CMJ New Music Marathon
Most Influential Copyright Cases of the Last Decade
Publications
2011
California Lawyer Magazine
Trial Publicity and Social Media
2011
California Lawyer Magazine
The Ethics of Online Referrals
2010
California Lawyer Magazine
"Follow" the Bar Rules on Social Networks
2010
San Francisco Chronicle
We the Users - Facebook Users' Bill of Rights
2009
1995
Columbia Law Review
The Economics of Antiquities Looting and a Proposed Legal Alternative
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue someone for using my picture?
07 Feb 2019
Q&A
What are my rights concerning copyright infringement?
08 Feb 2019
Q&A
Is there value in registering a copyright long after infringement?
05 Feb 2019