About Jonathan

Jonathan Levitsky is a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York City, New York. He makes a speciality of communications and net regulation, whilst also practicing in the regions of amusement and sports and entertainment law. The firm is well-known for its expertise in complex legal matters, and Levitsky has been with the company since 2007. His office is located in the coronary heart of Manhattan, the place he serves clients that includes media firms, technological know-how firms, and individual creators. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1995, where he developed a robust basis in legal principles that guide his current practice. Prior to that, he finished a M.Phil.

in Politics at the University of Oxford in 1992, which enriched his understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting communications. His undergraduate studies culminated in an A.B. in Public Policy and American Institutions from Brown University in 1986. This offers a complete view of the intersection among regulation and public coverage. Levitsky's career is marked by meaningful roles that have shaped his legal acumen. He served as a law clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1996, the place he gained invaluable insights into high-stakes legal arguments.

Before that, he served as a clerk for Judge Pierre N. Leval in 1995, further honing his skills in legal analysis. His knowledge also includes serving as a counselor to the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations in 1999 and being a member of the Policy Planning Staff in 1997. He contributed to the formula of U.S. foreign coverage. Most of his cases involve dealing with the requirements of communications restrictions, intellectual estate rights, and media law. He often advises clients on adherence with federal and state-level regulations, as well as on contractual matters related to media and entertainment.

Cases usually development thru initial consultations, bargaining sessions, and, when important, legal proceedings in state and federal courts. Levitsky is a member in good standing of each the New York State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar, reflecting his commitment to the legal career. His broad background in communications regulation positions him as a depended on advisor in an ever-evolving enterprise. He has contributed to a number of publications and panels discussing the implications of technological know-how on law and policy, further establishing his popularity as a thought leader in his field. He remains devoted to staying abreast of the latest developments in technological know-how and regulation, ensuring that his clients receive knowledgeable and strategic guidance. Levitsky's aggregate of academic excellence and practical experience makes him an ambitious presence within the area of law of New York City.

Education

Yale Law School

J.D. (1995)

1992

University of Oxford

M.Phil. (1992) | Politics

1990

Brown University

A.B. | Public Policy and American Institutions

1986

Experience

Partner

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
2007

Counselor to the Permanent Representative

U.S. Mission to the United Nations
1999

has membership of the Policy Planning Staff

U.S. Department of State
1997

Law Clerk, Chambers of Justice John Paul Stevens

U.S. Supreme Court
1996

Law Clerk, Chambers of Judge Pierre N. Leval

U.S. Court of Appeals
1995

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York
District of Columbia

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

communications law internet law entertainment law sports law

Legal Services Scope

Consultations Negotiations Litigation

Professional Associations

District of Columbia Bar

has membership 1999 - Current

New York State Bar

has membership 1998 - Current