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Adrian F. Vallens
Associate
Adrian Vallens helps media and entertainment companies navigate complex commercial litigation, particularly with respect to copyright and other intellectual property disputes. He is experienced with matters in state and federal courts across the country and has served as a judicial clerk in the Eastern District of New York.
With an expertise in the legal challenges posed by AI-driven content, Adrian has become a go-to advisor for clients with questions about artificial intelligence, and its intersection with copyright and media law.
Adrian also has an active counseling practice, and advises clients on a variety of pre-broadcast issues.
Lyga v. Warner Bros. Discovery
Represented Warner Bros. Discovery in a copyright infringement case involving the two-season series "Prodigal Son." Plaintiff contended he had a similar concept that was allegedly copied in connection with the series. (C.D. Cal. 2024)
Woodland v. Hill
Counsel for the defendant, Lil Nas X, in a copyright action involving photographs posted on social media, obtaining the Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of the action. (C.D. Cal., appeal filed)
Summit Kaiju v. Legend Pictures
Defended Legendary in copyright-infringement lawsuit claiming that a mountain creature briefly portrayed in "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" infringed plaintiff's alleged mountain creature. (C.D. Cal. 2022)
Rose v. Crown Media
Defended against copyright-infringement action alleging that Hallmark Movie "You Had Me at Aloha" infringed plaintiff's screenplay. (C.D. Cal. 2023)
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Admitted to Practice
- California, 2020
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2021
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2022
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2023
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 2024
Education
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2019, cum laude
- Board Member, Michigan Journal of Gender & Law
- Michigan General Litigation Clinic
- B.A., Government, Claremont McKenna College, 2014, magna cum laude
- Dean's List
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member, Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Background
- Associate, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles, 2020-2021
- Judicial Clerk, Hon. Roanne L. Mann, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn, N.Y., 2019-2020
- Summer Law Clerk, Consumer Law Section, California Department of Justice, Los Angeles, 2018
- Summer Law Clerk, Civil Division, U.S. Attorney's Office, San Francisco, 2017
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