On June 16, 2026, the Los Angeles Times Studios profiled Venable LLP partner Lee Brenner as an entertainment visionary for 2026. This recognition honors professionals that are among the entertainment world’s most valuable architects, whose pivotal work shapes the direction of the industry. These changemaking professionals exemplify innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to the success of their clients and organizations.
Mr. Brenner “commands a high-stakes docket focused on defamation, copyright law and intellectual property for leading broadcast entities and movie studios,” wrote the Los Angeles Times.
Mr. Brenner is a trial attorney and high-stakes business litigator. With numerous published decisions in his career, he has deep experience in the media and entertainment industry, particularly in the areas of defamation, copyright law, idea theft, credit disputes, privacy, intellectual property, and right of publicity. Mr. Brenner has developed significant experience regarding defamation by anonymous posters on the internet.
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