Atty. Kevin DeBré

Atty. Kevin DeBré

Kevin D. DeBré is the Chair of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice and Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice.

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About Kevin DeBré at a glance

Kevin DeBré is a internet attorney based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kevin D. DeBré is the Chair of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice and Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice
  • Kevin represents companies of all sizes – from pre-formation to middle market – and a broad spectrum of industries – from AI to VR
  • Kevin is a business lawyer, an intellectual property lawyer and a certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional
  • As a business lawyer, he structures and negotiates technology commercialization deals and IP license agreements
  • He has extensive experience in handling technology transfer agreements, having negotiated patent license deals with numerous universities across the country
  • As an intellectual property lawyer (and a registered patent attorney), Kevin designs and helps clients implement effective strategies for aligning intellectual property protection efforts with a company’s business objectives
  • And Kevin creates and implements AI governance frameworks and policies for the development, deployment and use of AI systems in a responsible and ethical manner
  • Kevin is a frequent guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate level entrepreneurship courses at UCLA Anderson School of Management, UCLA School of Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Marshall School of Business, and Pepperdine University
  • He has been quoted in numerous high-tech industry publications and has appeared on Bloomberg TV
  • Kevin is often a speaker at conferences on technology commercialization and intellectual property licensing and he has published several articles on IP licensing
  • Between 2011-2014, Kevin served as chairman of the Caltech entrepreneurs forum, an organization that promotes the growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California
  • Kevin has been recognized by his peers for excellence in his practice, having been honored with Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year 2023 for Southern California Technology Law, and selected for Southern California Super Lawyers in 2016-2026, and is the founder and chair of the licensing interest group of the California State Bar intellectual property section
  • He is a member of the California Bar and a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • In 2025, Kevin received his Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) credential from The International Association of Privacy Professionals

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin DeBré's Areas of Practice

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

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 Sherman Oaks 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 Kevin DeBré

Where is Kevin DeBré's law office located?
Kevin DeBré's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin DeBré handle?
Kevin DeBré focuses on internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Kevin DeBré go to law school?
Kevin DeBré earned their education at (J.D., 1989).
How can I contact Kevin DeBré for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kevin DeBré received?
Kevin DeBré's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Los Angeles)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Los Angeles)
- 2021

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