Douglas Mirell

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About Douglas Mirell

Doug Mirell is a nationally recognized attorney with over four decades at the forefront of First Amendment, media, and entertainment law. Known for skillful representation in groundbreaking legal matters, Doug has shaped standards protecting performers, creative innovators, and the entertainment industry—especially as it faces the challenges of artificial intelligence and digital rights. His clients range from A-list actors and leading entertainment companies to producers, SAG-AFTRA, and tech firms navigating novel issues in AI, deepfakes, and digital content. Whether litigating high-stakes defamation and privacy cases, counseling on content clearance, or guiding legislative change, Doug pairs practical insight with creative, results-driven solutions. Doug’s leadership has advanced civil rights and creative protections, including pivotal roles in expanding California’s postmortem and digital publicity rights, combating unauthorized digital replicas, and defending press freedom. His work has shaped not only client outcomes, but also the underlying law that governs today’s rapidly evolving media landscape. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit, California Supreme Court, and all California District Courts, Doug brings unmatched expertise, integrity, and real-world impact to every matter he handles.