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Michael C. Godino

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Michael Godino
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mcgodino@Venable.com
Los Angeles, CA
T +1 310.229.0365

Michael Godino focuses his practice on entertainment and media litigation, as well as general commercial litigation. Michael has substantial experience in all aspects of state and federal litigation, including drafting and arguing dispositive motions, taking and defending key depositions, managing complex large-scale discovery, and preparing cases for trial or negotiating favorable settlements to avoid trial.

Prior to joining Venable, Michael worked at an international law firm and served as a law clerk to the Honorable R. Gary Klausner, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. While in law school, Michael served as an extern for the Honorable Richard M. Aronson of the California Court of Appeal.

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September 25, 2019

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Recent News

August 17, 2023

The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 264 Venable Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 264 Venable Attorneys

January 03, 2022

Venable Promotes 44 Associates to Counsel
Venable Promotes 44 Associates to Counsel

March 21, 2019

Publications Feature the Arrival of the Entertainment and Media Litigation Team at the Firm's LA Office
Publications Feature the Arrival of the Entertainment and Media Litigation Team at the Firm's LA Office
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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. UCLA School of Law 2010
    • Order of the Coif
    • Managing editor and chief managing editor, Entertainment Law Review
    • Extern, the Honorable Richard M. Aronson of the California Court of Appeal
  • B.A. Political Science magna cum laude University of Notre Dame 2007
    • Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society

Bar Admissions

  • California

Clerk Experience

  • The Honorable R. Gary Klausner U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Associate editor, ABA Communications Lawyer
  • Past chair, ABA Media, Privacy and Advertising Law Committee

Recognition
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  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch
    • Entertainment and Sports Law, 2024 – 2025
    • Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2023 – 2025