About Maximilian

Max is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in complex business litigation and regulatory matters, with a strong emphasis on technology law. He has experience with artificial intelligence, ecommerce, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, contract dispute, business tort, trade secret, antitrust, defamation, First Amendment and intellectual property litigation.

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Experience

Cooley Successfully Defends Kardashian-Jenner Family in Defamation, Contract Interference Lawsuit

Cooley Successfully Defends Kardashian-Jenner Family in Defamation, Contract Interference Lawsuit

May 9, 2022

Cooley won a high-profile jury trial in Los Angeles, successfully defending the Kardashian-Jenner family against claims brought by Blac Chyna, whose legal name is Angela White, for defamation and intentional interference with her E! network talent agreement. The plaintiff sought more than $100 million in damages. Partners Michael Rhodes and Michelle Doolin led the Cooley team.

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Related contacts

Michelle Doolin
Partner, San Diego
Maximilian Sladek de la Cal
Associate, Santa Monica
Carrie Lebel
Associate, San Francisco

Related Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation
Trials
Sports+

Admissions and credentials

California

Memberships and affiliations

American Bar Association (ABA)

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Los Angeles County Bar Association