Professional Experience:

Michael Kahn concentrates his practice in copyright, trademark, First Amendment and media law (libel, privacy rights). He is a widely recognized trial lawyer, including in the area of general commercial litigation, and regularly advises clients on a range of intellectual property matters. A veteran of numerous jury trials, Mike has handled lawsuits and arbitrations in various venues across the nation.

Prior to joining The Brickhouse Law Group, Mike was a partner in the international law firm of Bryan Cave LLP.

In addition to his active practice, Mike is an adjunct professor at Washington University School of Law where he teaches an upper level course on Censorship and Free Expression. He is also the award-winning author of several mystery novels and thrillers.

Professional Affiliations:

• The Missouri Bar
• Illinois Bar Association
• Mystery Writers of America
• The Authors Guild
• The Copyright Society of the USA

Education:

• Harvard University, J.D., 1979
• Northwestern University, M.A., 1975
• Amherst College, B.A., 1974

Licensure:

• Missouri, 1985
• Illinois Bar, 1979
• Supreme Court of the United States, 1991
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Court
• U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
• U.S. District Court, Weastern District of Missouri

Honors:

• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the categories of
Intellectual Property Law, First Amendment Law, Entertainment Law, and Media Law.
• Named a Super Lawyer by Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers
• Inducted into the University City (MO) High School Hall of Fame, 2000.

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