David L. Hecht is the firm’s founder and its co-managing partner. He is a fierce litigator representing individuals, companies, and nationwide classes in high-stakes commercial disputes. He was recognized as a “Legal Lion” by Law360 following his successful argument before the Ninth Circuit in connection with a copyright infringement case against Epic Games. The case, which redefined the limits of protection for choreography in the era of “short form” media, was also recognized by Law360 as one of the biggest copyright rulings of 2023.