Max Mishkin Named D.C. Bar Communities' Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Lawyer of the Year

Ballard Spahr Media and Entertainment Law Partner Maxwell S. Mishkin has been named the D.C. Bar Communities’ 2026 Lawyer of the Year for the Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law Community.

Max is among 12 attorneys being honored by their peers in the D.C. Bar Communities for leadership in their practice areas, excellence in their professional and personal lives, and dedication to the mission of the D.C. Bar and its communities. He will receive his award at a June 18 ceremony.

In his practice, Max advises journalists, news organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and creative professionals and advocates for them in state and federal courts across the country. He defends clients against defamation, privacy, and other content-related claims, conducts prepublication review for press organizations and entertainment companies, and is sought out for Freedom of Information Act matters. He served as co-chair of the D.C. Bar’s Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Community from 2021 to 2022.

For further information on the D.C. Bar Communities’ Lawyer of the Year Awardees, please see the D.C. Bar’s press release.

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