David J. Bodney

David J. Bodney, a litigator focusing on media and constitutional law, is the founder of Ballard Spahr's national Media and Entertainment Law Group . For over 40 years, David has defended print, broadcast, and electronic media in defamation, privacy, and related First Amendment litigation. In addition, he has significant experience litigating complex commercial disputes; handling matters involving intellectual property, American Indian law, and governmental affairs issues; and briefing several high-profile cases in the U.S. Supreme Court.