Wook Hwang represents motion picture studios, producers, media companies, publishing companies, and content and brand owners in intellectual property and entertainment disputes across the country. With a particular focus on copyright and trademark law, Wook represents clients in intellectual property lawsuits through all phases of litigation, and provides counseling on complex rights issues to assist clients in maintaining and enforcing IP protection over their most valuable assets. Clients seek Wook’s counsel for his understanding of the entertainment industry, development of strategies that lead to successful and cost-efficient results, and record of success in high-profile and precedential cases in the field. He has been recognized as a leading media, entertainment and IP litigator by a variety of publications.


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Wook Hwang

Partner
Sheppard
New York

Practice Area: Litigation, Entertainment, Technology and Advertising, Intellectual Property

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  • 2025
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Wook is an absolute expert in intellectual property litigation and a zealous advocate."
"So bright and thorough. Wook is one of the most innovative people that I know."


MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"Every client is different and so is their approach to each matter. The first priority for me when a client reaches out is to understand their business and what a good outcome looks like—for them, their business objectives, their internal stakeholders and their budget. Then work with them to map out a clear, bespoke strategy to get there."

– Wook Hwang

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Wook Hwang represents motion picture studios, producers, media companies, publishing companies, and content and brand owners in intellectual property and entertainment disputes across the country. With a particular focus on copyright and trademark law, Wook represents clients in intellectual property lawsuits through all phases of litigation, and provides counseling on complex rights issues to assist clients in maintaining and enforcing IP protection over their most valuable assets. Clients seek Wook’s counsel for his understanding of the entertainment industry, development of strategies that lead to successful and cost-efficient results, and record of success in high-profile and precedential cases in the field. He has been recognized as a leading media, entertainment and IP litigator by a variety of publications.

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+1-212-634-3054

Wook Hwang

Partner
Sheppard
New York

Practice Area: Litigation, Entertainment, Technology and Advertising, Intellectual Property

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ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Wook Hwang represents motion picture studios, producers, media companies, publishing companies, and content and brand owners in intellectual property and entertainment disputes across the country. With a particular focus on copyright and trademark law, Wook represents clients in intellectual property lawsuits through all phases of litigation, and provides counseling on complex rights issues to assist clients in maintaining and enforcing IP protection over their most valuable assets. Clients seek Wook’s counsel for his understanding of the entertainment industry, development of strategies that lead to successful and cost-efficient results, and record of success in high-profile and precedential cases in the field. He has been recognized as a leading media, entertainment and IP litigator by a variety of publications.

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