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Michael Isselin

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Partner, Trademark, Copyright & Media Practice at DLA Piper
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Michael Isselin is a Partner at DLA Piper specializing in Trademark, Copyright, and Media law. With a J. D. from New York Law School, he focuses on advertising, influencer marketing, social media, and emerging technologies like Web3 and AI for clients in the media and entertainment sectors.

Outside of his legal practice, Michael holds a B. A. from Rutgers University with minors in Psychology and History. His professional interests include major business publications and luxury brands such as Forbes, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton, reflecting an engagement with high-end consumer markets.

He was recently named in the 2026 edition of "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" for his work in Entertainment and Sports Law.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Partner, Trademark, Copyright & Media Practice
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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AI in Advertising
Actively discusses the impact of AI on commercial contracts and emerging media, co-hosting a town hall on the 2025 SAG-AFTRA contracts and AI insights.
Influencer Marketing
His practice is heavily focused on talent and influencer marketing, including negotiating agreements and ensuring FTC compliance for brands.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Partner, Trademark, Copyright & Media Practice
DLA Piper
4-2020
Legal Counsel
The Joint Policy Committee (JPC)
1-2023 - 6-2024
Partner
Reed Smith LLP
9-2017 - 1-2023
Associate, Entertainment and Media Industry Group
Reed Smith LLP
10-2015 - 9-2017
Associate
Venable LLP
In the press

Media appearances

DLA Piper adds preeminent entertainment attorneys Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin. Featured in DLA Piper News
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Two Entertainment Partners at Reed Smith Exit for DLA Piper. Featured in New York Law Journal (Law.com)
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Education
BA
Rutgers University
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
New York Law School
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