Bethany Rabe

Bethany Rabe: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Bethany Rabe focuses her practice on entertainment-related litigation, with particular interest in copyright, trademark, right of publicity, defamation, and Internet matters, as well as appellate litigation and brand management. Bethany also has a broad range of general commercial litigation experience.

Concentrations

•Copyright and trademark litigation
•Entertainment disputes
•Commercial and business litigation
•Defamation and anti-SLAPP
•Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) compliance and litigation
•The Visual Artists Rights Act (“VARA”)
•Rights of publicity
•Removing infringing goods from online marketplaces
•Appellate litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Copyright Law, 2024-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Las Vegas, 2026
•Trademark Law, 2024-2026
•Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2026
•Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Recipient, Legal Aid of Southern Nevada Lied Award, 2020
•Listed, Vegas Inc., “Top Lawyers,” 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2014-2015 and 2017-2020
•Recipient, Laurie Miller Public Service Award, 2019
•Recognized, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Pro Bono Awards, “100-Hour Club,” 2018
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Entertainment, Media & Sports
  • Litigation
  • Trademark & Brand Management
  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Appeals & Legal Issues
  • Media & Entertainment Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Harvard University, M.P.P.; Harvard University, Public Policy2004; U.S. Air Force Academy, B.S., distinction, 2002; Articles Editor, 2008-2009; Member, Utah Law Review, 2007-2009
Law School Attended:
Harvard Law School, LL.M., 2016; University of Utah College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2009
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
Nevada; Nevada; Nevada; California; California; California; U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada; U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada; U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Past Editor-in-Chief of Litigation News, the ABA Section of Litigation's flagship publication (circulation of approximately 30,000); Current Editorial Board Member and Editor-at-Large
•Teaching fellow, CopyrightX (an online copyright course offered through Harvard Law School, the HarvardX distance learning initiave, and the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society)
•Member, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
•Member, Intellectual Property Litigation Committee

Military:
Captain, United States Air Force
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Bethany has played an active role in countless matters, including the teams that have: Enforced a pantomime copyright for Teller's famous Shadows illusion.; Represented champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, including; Obtaining summary judgment (and affirmance on appeal) in a multimillion-dollar copyright infringement action involving his appearance on WWE's WrestleMania 24.; Litigating and ultimately resolving defamation litigation with boxer Manny Pacquiao.; Obtaining dismissal of the class-action lawsuit against Mr. Mayweather and others arising out of the 2015 Pacquiao-Mayweather fight.; Obtaining final judgment and permanent injunction when Mr. Mayweather's name and likeness were infringed by multiple defendants.; Represented the Grand Canyon Skywalk developer in defamation litigation.; Noteworthy Experience: Extern, Clark County District Attorney's Office; Captain, United States Air Force Reserve
ISLN:
920947935

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