Justin Ross

Associate Attorney

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Justin is an associate attorney (pending issuance of CA Bar number) at Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin. He graduated in 2024 from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings).

Justin served as Executive Production Editor for the school’s flagship law journal. He received the Outstanding Legal Extern Award for his exceptional experiential work performed throughout law school and received the CALI Award (top grade) for his Professional Responsibility/Ethics course. During law school, Justin interned at the National Music Publishers’ Association, the Copyright Alliance, the U.S. Copyright Office, and several entertainment law firms.

  • UC Berkeley (BA - Political Science)

    University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings) (JD)

  • State Bar of California (Pending Admission)

  • State Bar of California (Pending Issuance of Bar Number)

News

In the News
Firm Files Suit for Critically Acclaimed Hip Hop Artist Madlib

Firm attorney David Given filed a complaint for world-renowned music producer and recording artist Otis Jackson Jr., professionally known as Madlib.

Firm helps conclude acquisition of Dr. Maya Angelou’s personal papers by New York Public Library

Firm attorneys concluded their representation of the Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation in the acquisition of her remaining personal papers and other materials by the New York Public Library.

Firm partner publishes article on Supreme Court decision involving copyright infringement damages

David Given published an article in the Daily Journal discussing the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on the "discovery rule" in copyright infringement suits.

Firm lawyer publishes article on intersection of copyright termination, royalty rights in Daily Journal

Kyle O’Malley discusses a recent trend among federal courts grappling with intersection of royalty rights and copyright termination rights.

Trial Begins Against Supertramp Co-Founder Roger Hodgson

Firm attorneys commence trial on behalf of former members of the band Supertramp.