King & Spalding LLP

The trial and global disputes team at King & Spalding LLP continues to be a leading advisor on a wide range of IP matters, particularly those involving idea theft, First Amendment and defamation issues, employment and licensing disputes, and class actions. The firm serves as leading counsel to media, entertainment, and technology companies, including both traditional and new media. Kenneth Steinthal, a specialist in IP, tech, and traditional media, is at the forefront of defending clients using innovative approaches to distribution platforms, who leads the team from San Francisco. His leadership in arbitration proceedings initiated by two major US performance rights organizations has reinforced the firm’s strong reputation within the music industry. Arwen Johnson, based in Los Angeles, represents high-profile Hollywood clients. Her major arbitration victory for Netflix this year has further cemented her standing within the industry. David Mattern, who leads the firm’s Washington DC office in copyright law, is known for his extensive experience in managing court matters, making him a trusted advisor for major service providers and platforms navigating complex content issues. Paul Fakler and Jacob Ebin joined the team in January 2026 from Mayer Brown.