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Michael Kernan
also known as Stephen Michael Kernan
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About Michael
Biography
Aggressive. Experienced. Knowledgeable. Entertainment Litigation Attorneys with 60 Years of Combined Experience. Call Now!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Entertainment
50%
16 years
Copyright Infringement
25%
16 years
Intellectual Property
25%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Posted by Michael | April 27, 2010 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Very sharp and committed
represented my company, Omniquest Media, LLC on two cases and delivered well above and beyond expectations
Michael Kernan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend S. Michael Kernan. He is an excellent attorney with exceptional written and verbal skills. He has a very deep knowledge of the entertainment and media industries combined with litigation savvy."
"Michael has the experience needed to handle his cases with expertise and efficiency. A legal mind that sees the issues before they become issues and handles each case with the devotion needed to come to a successful resolution. I would strongly endorse and recommend Michael Kernan."
Donald Flaig
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2022
Entertainment Law Professor, University of Californa, Hastings Law School
2021
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2021
Entertainment Law Professor, University of California, Hastings Law School
2014
Social Media Law Professor, Hastings Law School
2014
Legal Contributor, The Postgame
2014
Speaker on Digital Media, CES
2014
Speaker, Digital Hollywood - Spring
2014
Entertainment Law Professor, University of California, Hastings Law
2013
Entertainment Law Professor, Hastings Law School
2013
Contributor on legal issues, The Postgame
2013
Speaker on digital media issues, Digital Hollywood
2010
Digital Power 50, Hollywood Reporter
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, The Kernan Law Firm
2007 - Present
Professor, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2000 - 2008
Business Affairs & Head of New Media, International Creative Management
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Lavely and Singer, P.C.
1996 - 1996
Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco District Attorney's Office
Associations
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section
Member
Intellectual Property Law
Member
LA County Bar Assoc Litigation Section
Intellectual Property
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe v. Hollywood Film Studio
Settlement
Maribel Estrada v. Alimi Ballard
Settlement
Ashley Madison v. Daily News
Retraction & Settlement
Dana Carvey v. Al-Omar
Arbitration Award for Plaintiff
Arnold Schwarzenegger v. Globe Communications
Retraction & Settlement
Dux v. Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jury Verdict for Defendant
Education
2011
Harvard Business School
OPM/Exec.MBA
1995
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2021
Hastings College of Law
Entertainment Law
2021
Harvard Ent Law (2011)
Harvard Law School Entertainment Law Symposium (2011)
2021
Digital Hollywood (Spring)
Digital Media
2020
Digital Hollywood (Fall)
Television Issues in DM
2019
Hastings College of Law
Entertaiment Law
2019
Digital Hollywood (Spring)
Digital Content Issues
2019
Digital Hollywood (Fall)
Issues in Digital Media
2019
CES
Digital Media
2014
Digital Hollywood - Spring
Digital Media Convergence
2014
CES
Digital Media Issues
2013
Digital Hollywood (LA)
Television in Digital Media
2013
Digital Hollywood (Fall)
Digital Media Content
2013
CES
Convergence of Media
2012
Digital Hollywood
Digital Media & Content
2012
CES
Future of Digital Ent
2011
Digital Hollywood
Digital Media
2010
NATPE (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
Future of Digital Entertainment
2010
Digital Hollywood
Network New Media Deals
2009
Digital Hollywood
Future of New Media
2008
Sundance Film Festival
Future of Entertainment
2007
iHollywood Forum
Mobile Entertainment
N/A
Hastings Law School
Entertainment Law
N/A
Digital Hollywood 2008, 2007, 2006
Future of New Media
N/A
AFI Digital Content Seminar
Digital Content
Publications
2021
Hastings College of Law
Entertainment Law
2021
SocialMediaLaw.Com
District Attorney skills applied to Entertainment Trials
2020
SocialMediaLaw.Com
Idea Theft in The Entertainment Industry
2019
Hastings College of Law
Entertainment Law
2017
Hastings College of Law
Entertainment Law
2016
Hastings College of Law
Entertainment Law
2015
Hastings College of Law
Entertainment Law
2014
Hastings Law School
Social Media Law
2014
SocialMediaLaw.Com
Privacy law in California
2013
Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal
The Right of Publicity
2013
Hastings Law School
Entertainment Law Guide
2011
California Lawyer Magazine
DGA Case: Settling Dsiputed Claims
2011
Social Media Law
Hastings Law School
2011
SocialMediaLaw.Com Blog
Privacy in Social Media
2007
Televisionweek
Author: A Guide To Producing Content for Mobile Phones
1999
Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Review
Current Legal Issues Facing Producers, Including Liability for the Content of their Productions
Languages
English