Ilissa Samplin

Partner, Co-Chair of the Media, Entertainment & Technology Practice Group
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Co-chair of the Media, Entertainment & Technology Practice Group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Ilissa Samplin commands an elite global trial practice defending major Hollywood studios, record labels and streaming platforms. She handles high-stakes commercial arbitrations, trademark confrontations and profit participation disputes for the industry’s most prominent figures.

This expertise extends to high-value intellectual property defense, famously protecting Lady Gaga against a massive $100-million trademark infringement lawsuit regarding her Grammy-winning album Mayhem tour and merchandise. Leveraging this record of success, Samplin delves into youth mentorship by serving on the board of directors for the L.A. chapter of Friends of the Children.