Ken Sterling

At Sterling Media Law in Los Angeles, California, Ken Sterling stands out as a dynamic and innovative attorney in the realms of business, media and technology. His comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies in these fields allows him to adeptly steer clients through modern law's complexities. He is particularly adept in areas such as:Media law, defamation law, social media law, influencer law, technology law and AI law. Endorsements law, entertainment deal law.Intellectual property law (copyright law and trademark law)Business law and corporate law: mergers and acquisitions, formation, contract law, transactional law and dispute resolutionUsual engagements for Sterling Media Law involve high profile clients, celebrities, athletes, affluent families and major brands who are being impacted by media, social media, bot attacks and defamation attacks.  We routinely serve clients with reputation management, cyber investigations, take-down requests, litigation and other methods.  Opposition Research, Trend Analysis, and Perpetrator Identification services are offered in partnership with select cyber associate firms.Whether working with a startup launching an innovative application, a traditional media enterprise adopting digital advancements or an individual artist safeguarding creative works, Mr. Sterling offers strategic legal guidance tailored to his clients' unique requirements. He is dedicated to building collaborative relationships with his clients and is committed to clear communication and forward-thinking problem resolution. He also serves as a mediator, crafting collaborative resolutions in family, real estate and employment disputes.  Mr. Sterling worked on the Enforcement Team for EEOC, initially prosecuting cases and later serving as a mediator.Mr. Sterling earned his Master of Laws in cyber security, privacy and media law from the USC Gould School of Law. He also holds a Master of Arts in influencer strategies, social media platforms and media from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in leadership, organizations and education from UC Santa Barbara between 2013 and 2015.Prior to this, Mr. Sterling completed his Master of Business Administration summa cum laude with a concentration in marketing and leadership at the Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication and applied psychology from UC Santa Barbara, accomplished in 2012, and an executive certificate in information technology from Harvard Business School, obtained in 2001. Beyond academia, he enriches his field as a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Sterling contributes to academia and professional communities as a researcher at the University of Southern California, an author, keynote speaker and thought leader in marketing. He is a professor of law at USC Gould School of Law and a professor of media at USC Annenberg. He has been published in the Hastings Law Review, Digital Law Asia and many other notable publications. Mr. Sterling has authored and co-authored several studies in marketing, technology, communication, leadership, mentorship and online education.