Episode Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Madison Karsenty, Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez LLP, to explore the legal framework supporting today’s most compelling media and entertainment projects. Madison shares how her practice spans every stage of the production process—from rights acquisition and clearance to financing and distribution—and unpacks the legal risks tied to defamation and personal rights in documentary content.

Topics Covered:

• Madison’s path to becoming a Partner at a leading entertainment law firm
• Key legal challenges facing documentary filmmakers today
• Trends in defamation lawsuits and how creators can stay protected
• Insights from her co-authored article on balancing risk in non-fiction storytelling
• The importance of mentorship and legal education in shaping the next generation of media attorneys

Guest Bio:
Madison Karsenty is a Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez LLP, specializing in entertainment and media law. Recognized by Variety and Realscreen as a rising leader in the field, she also serves as an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law and regularly speaks on legal panels at top universities.

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