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Lisa Jean Borodkin

Lisa Borodkin Entertainment and IP Law Group β€’ Los Angeles, CA
EntertainmentGeneral PracticeInvestigationsPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 450-0818
Address
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90067, US

Professional

About

Lisa Jean Borodkin is a dedicated attorney based in Los Angeles, specializing in General Practice and Investigations with a strong focus on the intersection of technology, law, and media. With over two decades of experience, Lisa has cultivated a reputation for simplifying complex legal issues and achieving exceptional results for her clients. Since 1998, Lisa has played a pivotal role in negotiating licenses and agreements that bridge the gap between the entertainment industry and new media. Her expertise encompasses a range of high-profile matters, including representing a television streaming service in a groundbreaking case concerning the safe harbor provisions under Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. She has also tackled intricate issues related to user-generated content under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and has been instrumental in the application of the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act within the doll and toy invention sector. Lisa's extensive legal practice has adapted to the ever-evolving digital landscape, addressing challenges from early meta tag infringement and cybersquatting to contemporary issues involving technology IPOs and reputation management in the digital age. Her diverse clientele has included prominent figures and organizations, such as AOL, Network Solutions, Dr. Dre, and Metallica, as well as negotiations with film studios and online television distributors. In addition to her extensive negotiation experience, Lisa has provided counsel on best practices in online commerce and licensing, ensuring that her clients navigate the complexities of intellectual property in the digital realm effectively. With a commitment to leveraging technology for her clients' success, Lisa Jean Borodkin is a trusted advocate in the Los Angeles legal community.

About Entertainment Law

Entertainment attorneys represent artists, producers, and companies in the entertainment industry. They handle contracts, intellectual property, and disputes. Common matters include entertainment contracts, music rights, film deals, talent representation.

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Credentials

Education
1995 Columbia Univ SOL J.D. 1990 Harvard University A.B. N/A University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art M.A.
Languages
French

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A Joseph D. Solomon Prize for Law and the Arts, Columbia Law School
Publications
2014 The Guardian Dumb Starbucks Was the Perfect Crime, but Starbucks Was Smart to Play Dumb 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
Associations
2010 - Present Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Member, 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 Sciences Member
Speaking
2019 SxSW 2019 CLE Covfefe Talk: Social Media Ethics Rules for 2019 2017 South by Southwest Navigating the YouTube Safe Harbor 2015 2015 NAELA Summit Putting Yourself Out There: Navigating Ethical and Legal Issues in Social Media 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)
Updated: Apr 26, 2026