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Jamie Rubin, Entertainment Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 26 years of legal practice

Chicago, IL

Practicing entertainment in Chicago since 2000.

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Jamie Rubin is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Jamie has over 26 years of legal experience.

Based in
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Entertainment
  • Handles Entertainment matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026).

About Jamie Rubin: Jamie Rubin is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Jamie has over 26 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jamie Rubin

Jamie concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jamie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Entertainment cases in Chicago, Illinois

Jamie takes entertainment matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jamie agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jamie Rubin — Over 26 years of Illinois entertainment experience

Jamie Rubin is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Jamie has over 26 years of legal experience.

Jamie Rubin is an advertising, technology and privacy lawyer who works with clients to bring their advertising, promotional and entertainment campaigns from concept to execution. Jamie’s practice covers the spectrum of traditional and emerging advertising and entertainment issues. He works on national and digital advertising campaigns, celebrity spokesperson agreements, sweepstakes and user-generated content promotions, social networking and viral marketing matters, claim substantiation, mobile applications and beyond.

Jamie is a frequent speaker and author on new media topics and is recognized as a Leader in the Field for Media & Entertainment by Chambers Partners. Jamie was previously named as one of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 To Watch” by Law Bulletin Publishing Company, an impressive selection given the 1000-plus nominations Law Bulletin received in consideration for this accolade. Jamie previously practiced as a partner in the Intellectual Property Group of Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP in its Chicago office and before that with the Entertainment & Intellectual Property Group.

Working with Jamie on a entertainment matter

Jamie Rubin is an advertising, technology and privacy lawyer who works with clients to bring their advertising, promotional and entertainment campaigns from concept to execution. Jamie’s practice covers the spectrum of traditional and emerging advertising and entertainment issues. He works on national and digital advertising campaigns, celebrity spokesperson agreements, sweepstakes and…

Who Jamie represents

Jamie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Jamie Rubin's legal education and bar admissions

  • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

    J.D. · 2000

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    — · 2000

Jurisdictions

Jamie's state bar admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois S

    2000 · ACTIVE

Jamie studied at J.D. in Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and — in University of Illinois Chicago.

Law school and academic background

Jamie completed J.D. in Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and — in University of Illinois Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jamie runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jamie Rubin

Jamie has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law (2026).

Locations

Jamie Rubin's office in Chicago

Jamie's primary office is at 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jamie Rubin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jamie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jamie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jamie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jamie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jamie

Jamie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jamie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jamie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jamie Rubin

  • How much does it cost to hire Jamie for a entertainment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jamie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jamie offer a free consultation?

    Jamie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jamie's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Jamie's current terms during booking.

  • How long do entertainment cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jamie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jamie take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

    Jamie is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jamie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jamie?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jamie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jamie accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Jamie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Entertainment attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

Jamie handles entertainment matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.

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