Donaldson + Callif

We believe that freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment is at the core of a healthy, vibrant democracy. The kind of speech produced by the independent film and television community is a huge part of that. We may not agree with every political, social and philosophical position that our clients take, but we support our clients' legal righ... t to take that position. We promote an educational approach to serving our clients and colleagues. We aim to empower our clients by informing them of their rights and acting as their legal shepherd. We strive to educate one another on how we can be the best lawyer, the best mentor or the best support for others. Administrative staff should be able to learn from each other. All associate attorneys have a mentor who is available to teach and provide overall guidance. Several of our attorneys teach at law schools, colleges, producing classes and other seminars. Some also may sit on panels, write articles and be involved with advocacy in the independent film community. This allows us to be better teachers to our clients. We foster solutions-oriented thinking for our clients and for ourselves. Everything is fixable.Read More