June 2025 – Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP (KBK) has again been named by The Legal 500 as one of the nation’s leading law firms in both Media and Entertainment: Litigation and Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense, with Partners Richard B. Kendall and Nary Kim receiving individual honors for their experience and expertise. This marks the sixth year in a row that the firm has been honored by the publication.
KBK Partner Richard B. Kendall was recognized as a Leading Partner for the fourth consecutive year for his “representation in high-stakes litigation for major production and distribution companies” including major media players. Fellow Partner Nary Kim was included among Next Generation Partners in media and entertainment litigation for the second year in a row, with the publication noting that she “excels in winning favorable judgements and arbitration for film studios.”
In The Legal 500’s profile of the firm’s media and entertainment department and its attorneys, KBK’s media and entertainment department was described as “known for its expertise in media and entertainment law,” and for its regular representation of “clients in notable Hollywood cases” involving everything from “copyright lawsuits to contractual breaches and licensing issues.”
KBK Partner Philip M. Kelly was described as a litigation specialist adept at handling “multi-million dollar disputes for the media industry,” and fellow Partner Patrick J. Somers was recognized for his service “as lead counsel to entertainment cases involving sensitive issues such as misrepresentations, fraud, breach and discrimination.” Partner Laura W. Brill was highlighted as “key to complex civil litigation and appeals within the media and entertainment space.”
In its assessment of KBK’s corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense practice, The Legal 500 noted KBK’s strong track record representing individuals facing serious misconduct allegations, including false claims, consumer fraud, and FCPA violations. Janet I. Levine was recognized for her “diverse clientele” including politicians, executives, physicians, and judges, and Jeffrey H. Rutherford was described as “known for his trial skills.” This year’s profile also acknowledged partner Robert E. Dugdale’s “experience with government investigations concerning bribery and wire fraud allegation.”
To read more about The Legal 500 and KBK’s recognition in this year’s national rankings, click here.