Lawrence C. Hinkle II

Partner

Lawrence represents institutional and individual clients in a wide range of commercial litigation proceedings.  He counsels these clients on various topics related to business disputes and litigation prevention, as well as non-litigation matters, frequently in the capacity of outside general counsel.

As a litigator, Lawrence has extensive experience in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations and mediations across numerous industries including entertainment, media, technology, finance, real estate, insurance, apparel and manufacturing.  He has handled disputes involving copyrights, trademarks, breach of contract, trade secrets, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, right of privacy, right of publicity, employment, shareholders, partnerships and joint ventures.

In the entertainment industry, Lawrence is experienced in representing a range of clients in the music, film, television and other entertainment-related fields including actors, writers, directors, producers, record companies, recording artists, talent agents and agencies, business and personal managers and management companies, musicians, models, production and distribution companies, investors, entertainment guilds and many other individuals and companies.

As a counselor to his clients, Lawrence advises, strategizes with and negotiates on behalf of clients, including those not involved in litigation.  He assists them in responding to pre-litigation claims and resolving disputes, helping them plan to avoid potential litigation, and providing guidance in the structuring of their professional relationships.

Beyond Fox Rothschild

Lawrence serves as Chair of the National Bar Association's Pipeline Diversity Initiative, the Immediate Past President and board member of the John M. Langston Bar Association, the Vice President – South of the California Association of Black Lawyers, a board member of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, a Board Trustee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a Member of The Greater Los Angeles African-American Chamber of Commerce Education Fund and Foundation board of directors.

He formerly served as Litigation Chair of the American Bar Association's Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries and as a member of the Executive Committee the State Bar of California’s Litigation Division.

Lawrence is a frequent speaker at such venues as the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, law schools throughout the country and various conferences and seminars.