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Admitted to Practice

California, 2004
Supreme Court of California, 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2004
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2004
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2004
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 2004
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2005

Karen A. Henry

Associate

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Los Angeles

T213.633.6832

F213.633.6899

Karen Henry is a litigator who focuses on general communications, intellectual property and media issues, including First Amendment defamation, pre-publication review, newspaper adjudication, idea submission, and access matters. She also regularly advises churches and other religious institutions on protecting and managing intellectual property, and assists creditors with post-judgment and prejudgment enforcement and attachment remedies.

Representative Experience

Genuine Entertainment, Inc. v. Seagal, et al.

Representation of A&E Television Networks, LLC, actor Steven Seagal, ICM, and other defendants in a lawsuit arising from AETN's successful television docu-series, 'Steven Seagal: Lawman.' (L.A. Sup. Ct. 2011)

Dane v. Gawker Media

Defended Gawker Media in a copyright-infringement lawsuit filed by actors Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart, based on Gawker.com's publication of a news item that included a clip from a videotape showing the couple and another woman naked. In December 2009, the district court granted Gawker's motion to strike plaintiffs' claims for statutory damages and attorneys' fees. Case subsequently was resolved. (C.D. Cal. 2010)

Mete v. Showtime Networks

Successfully defended Showtime Networks against idea-submission lawsuit filed by woman who pitched idea for online reality program. Court sustained Showtime's demurrer to complaint without leave to amend, and entered judgment in favor of Showtime. Plaintiff dismissed her appeal voluntarily. (Cal. Super. Ct. and Cal Ct. of App. 2010)

Board of Trustees of California v. Superior Court

Represented The Copley Press, publisher of the San Diego Union-Tribune, in a Public Records Act lawsuit against San Diego State University. The courts ordered the university to release several documents, and awarded the newspaper its attorneys' fees and costs. 132 Cal. App. 4th 889 (Cal. Super. Ct., Cal. ct. App. 2005)

In re Molz

Represented the California Newspaper Publishers Association as amicus curiae in an important newspaper adjudication case. The Court of Appeal allowed CNPA to participate in oral argument and issued a published decision adopting CNPA's position. 127 Cal. App. 4th 836 (Cal. Ct. App. 2005)

Additional Qualifications

Courtroom Clerk, East Los Angeles Municipal Court, Alhambra Superior Court and Pasadena Superior Court, 1993-2003
Supervisor, Traffic, Criminal and Civil/Small Claims Departments, East Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1991-1993

Professional & Community Activities

Advisory Committee Member, National Student Press Law Center
Step Up Women’s Network
Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Associate Representative, Attorney Evaluation Committee, Los Angeles office, Davis Wright Tremaine
Chairperson, Media Task Force, Crossroads United Methodist Church

Professional Recognition

Recipient, Volunteer of the Year Award for Early Care and Education Law Project, Public Counsel, 2008
Recipient, Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, California State Bar, 2006
Nominee, Pro Bono Excellence Award, Davis Wright Tremaine, 2005

Education

J.D., Southwestern University School of Law, 2003, magna cum laude
- Dean’s List
- Lead Articles Editor, Southwestern University Law Review
- CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Legal Professions and Advanced Criminal Procedure
- Exceptional Achievement Award: Legal Writing
B.A., Dominican College


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