Emily Zank is an attorney focusing on complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining Hueston Hennigan, Ms. Zank worked as counsel for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and as a litigation associate with Irell & Manella LLP, where she focused on matters including entertainment, white collar, and intellectual property. She also worked as a volunteer attorney for the Public Counsel Federal Pro Se Clinic.
During law school, Ms. Zank served as an extern in the Appeals Section of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Experience
Represented a prominent music company in a negligence and breach of contract matter concerning destroyed assets.
Represented a plaintiff start-up company against a well-known technology company in a high-profile civil suit involving unfair competition and tortious interference with contractual relations.
Defended an individual under federal investigation for alleged insider trading.
Represented a production company against a large entertainment studio in litigation concerning copyright and trademark ownership and breach of contract.
Obtained a six-figure default judgment and five-figure settlement on behalf of a veteran defrauded out of his home and personal property.