Avery D. Medjuck

Avery’s practice focuses on litigation. Prior to joining Shapiro Arato Bach in September 2021, Avery clerked for a federal appellate judge and worked as an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Representative Matters

• Represented recording artist Lizzo in a breach of contract action concerning the COVID-related cancellation of a music festival, resulting in complete victory on summary judgment and full affirmance on appeal.
• Represented record label in contract dispute with recording artist.
• Representing major music company in copyright dispute related to the widespread unauthorized use of copyrighted material on social media.
• Representing founder of zero-emission vehicle company in post-trial proceedings following conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.
• Representing former CEO of The Federal Savings Bank in Second Circuit appeal of bank bribery conviction arising from loans to Paul Manafort.
• Representing the former dean of Temple University’s business school in Third Circuit appeal of wire fraud conviction arising from submission of false information to publishers of higher education rankings.
• Defending rare book dealer against criminal charges relating to the alleged theft of rock and roll memorabilia.