Atty. Kate Tainsky Spelman

Atty. Kate Tainsky Spelman

Kate Tainsky Spelman is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, advertising and 1 other area of law. Kate received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2003, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Kate Tainsky Spelman at a glance

Kate Tainsky Spelman is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Jenner And Block Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (2010) and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2010). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Stanford University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kate Tainsky Spelman is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, advertising and 1 other area of law
  • Kate received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2003, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Kate practices at Jenner & Block, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kate Tainsky Spelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kate Tainsky Spelman 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kate Tainsky Spelman

Where is Kate Tainsky Spelman's law office located?
Kate Tainsky Spelman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Jenner And Block Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kate Tainsky Spelman handle?
Kate Tainsky Spelman focuses on ip, litigation, entertainment, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kate Tainsky Spelman practiced law?
Kate Tainsky Spelman has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Kate Tainsky Spelman go to law school?
Kate Tainsky Spelman earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Kate Tainsky Spelman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Stanford University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2010

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