Rachel R. Goldberg
Counsel
Rachel R. Goldberg helps content creators bring their creative visions to life while minimizing legal risk. Proper risk management should not stifle creative vision and Rachel is dedicated to furthering that vision while ensuring compliance with the law.
Rachel maintains an active content review practice across all types of media, with a special focus on copyright law, right of publicity, and defamation. She represents the biggest streamers, the most creative productions, and the most talented artists.
If problems do arise, Rachel is an experienced litigator who has practiced before the U.S. Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals, along with federal district and state courts at all levels. She is well-equipped to defend content creators, media companies, corporations, and pro bono clients through all stages of litigation.
Admitted to Practice
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California, 2016
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Illinois, 2014
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Education
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J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2013, cum laude
- Dean's Scholarship
- Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic
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Northwestern University, 2009
- Dean's List
Professional Recognition
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- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025; in Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2023-2025
- John Paul Stevens Pro Bono and Public Service Award, 7th Circuit Bar Association, 2016
- Award for Excellence in Public Interest Service, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2016
- Thomas H. Morsch Award for Pro Bono Achievement, 2015
Background
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- Associate, Complex Commercial Litigation, Sidley Austin LLP, Los Angeles, 2015-2020
- Associate, Intellectual Property Litigation, Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago, 2014-2015
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Paul L. Abrams, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, 2013