Atty. Michael Gillespie

Atty. Michael Gillespie

Michael Gillespie is a lawyer practicing entertainment, mergers & acquisitions, media & communications, technology and intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Gillespie at a glance

Michael Gillespie is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1986) and Amherst College (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Gillespie is a lawyer practicing entertainment, mergers & acquisitions, media & communications, technology and intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gillespie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Gillespie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Gillespie

Where is Michael Gillespie's law office located?
Michael Gillespie's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gillespie handle?
Michael Gillespie focuses on ip, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Gillespie practiced law?
Michael Gillespie has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Gillespie go to law school?
Michael Gillespie earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Gillespie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1986
A.B.
Amherst College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

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