Atty. Michael Christopher Hill
Michael Christopher Hill is a lawyer practicing entertainment and media. Michael received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years.
Entertainment And Media Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 14+ Years Experience
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About Michael Christopher Hill at a Glance
Michael Christopher Hill is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2012). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2011 Order of the Coif Fordham University School of Law J.D. Dean John Feerick Student Writing Awar (—) and Georgetown University (B.A., 2008). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Copyright Society of the USA, New York Chapter, Planning Committee •Member, New York City Bar Association, Copyright & Literary Property Committee. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Christopher Hill
- Michael Christopher Hill is a lawyer practicing entertainment and media
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years
- Michael practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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 venue, 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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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Christopher Hill brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Michael Christopher Hill's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
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