Current Employment Position(s)

Vice President and Director of Legal Affairs

Lawyer Overview

Dean Garfield is Vice President and Director, Legal Affairs, Worldwide Anti-Piracy at the Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA). He began his tenure with the MPAA on June 1, 2004. As Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Garfield’s duties include overseeing litigation and all other legal matters in various anti-piracy programs that MPAA runs around the world. Prior to joining the MPAA, Mr. Garfield was Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Recording Industry of America Association (RIAA) where he managed several intellectual property cases, including litigation against Audiogalaxy, Grokster, KaZaA, Launch, and MusicCity. Mr. Garfield was also responsible for the management and execution of the Parental Advisory Board. Mr. Garfield serves on the boards of several public interest entities, and devotes his spare time to pro bono matters, including death penalty litigation.

Areas of practice

• Intellectual Property Cases
• Litigation

West Practice Categories

Intellectual Property Law, Litigation & Appeals