Lauri S. Thompson, Entertainment Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and IP · 4.6/5 rating from 11 verified client reviews
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing entertainment in Las Vegas since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 11 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Lauri S. Thompson is a shareholder based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Lauri has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 client reviews.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · General · IP
- Handles Entertainment, General, and IP matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Lauri S. Thompson: Lauri S. Thompson is a shareholder based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Lauri has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Lauri S. Thompson
Lauri concentrates on entertainment, general, ip, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lauri handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Entertainment cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lauri takes entertainment matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lauri agrees to represent you.
General cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lauri takes general matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lauri agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lauri takes ip matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lauri agrees to represent you.
Trademark cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lauri takes trademark matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lauri agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Lauri S. Thompson — Over 28 years of Nevada entertainment experience
Lauri S. Thompson is a shareholder based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Lauri has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 client reviews.
Lauri S. Thompson focuses her practice on intellectual property, including working with gaming resort companies, software companies, and entertainment companies to protect and enhance their key brands and corporate images through strategic management of their worldwide trademark and copyright portfolios. She works to help increase the visibility and value of their names and images, through trademark, copyright, and domain name registration, and Internet monitoring and enforcement. Additionally, she works with interior design groups for hotels and casino resorts on third-party vendor agreements, purchase orders, and strategies to control intellectual property rights.
The entertainment aspect of her practice includes handling issues related to live show production and audio visual works. She counsels clients in all aspects of their advertising and entertainment contracts. She helps license music and other content, as well as develops procedures for ownership of original content. She oversees the clearance, procurement and enforcement of intellectual property rights throughout the world, including the protection and use of intellectual property on and off the Internet.
Lauri counsels clients to avoid disputes by helping them review materials for copyright, trademark and publicity rights issues. She works with various production companies, recording studios, advertising agencies, media companies and interior design groups, advising them in the clearance of materials for use in interior design, film, television, advertising and Internet marketing. She is experienced settling disputes over IP and entertainment issues in an effort to avoid costly litigation and uncertain outcomes, when possible.
Lauri’s professional involvement extends outside of her practice, where she serves as the incoming chair for the Trademark panels for both the ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries and the Section on Intellectual Property Law. In addition, she has taught entertainment and fine art law for 20 years at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Concentrations
•Trademarks
•Copyrights
•Rights of publicity
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2025
•Nevada, Intellectual Property, 2025
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2020 - 2026
•Trademark Law, 2020-2026
•Entertainment Law - Music, 2020-2026
•Trade Secrets Law, 2023-2026
•Listed, Who's Who Legal
•Global Elite Thought Leaders - IP, 2024
•Global Leaders - IP: Trademarks, 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2014-2019
•Listed, Who's Who Legal, Trademarks, 2014
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
•Recognized, World Trademark Review, 2011, 2022-2026
•'WTR 1000,' 2021-2026
•'World Leading Trademark Individual for Contentious Work,' 2011
•Recipient, Trademark Insider, Trademark Filer, 2004, 2006, and 2007
•Rated, AV Preeminent 4.6 out of 5.0
Lauri's approach to entertainment cases
Lauri S. Thompson focuses her practice on intellectual property, including working with gaming resort companies, software companies, and entertainment companies to protect and enhance their key brands and corporate images through strategic management of their worldwide trademark and copyright portfolios. She works to help increase the visibility and value of their names and images, through…
Clients Lauri works with
Lauri reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and ip matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Lauri S. Thompson's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Diego School of Law
J.D. · 1998
University of Utah
B.F.A. Fine · 1979
Jurisdictions
Lauri's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1999 · ACTIVE
California
1999 · ACTIVE
Nevada
1998 · ACTIVE
Lauri studied at J.D. in University of San Diego School of Law and B.F.A. Fine in University of Utah.
Law school and academic background
Lauri completed J.D. in University of San Diego School of Law and B.F.A. Fine in University of Utah. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lauri runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Lauri S. Thompson
Lauri has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Lauri S. Thompson's office in Las Vegas
Lauri's primary office is at 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400 North, Las Vegas, NV, 89169. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400 North
Las Vegas, NV 89169
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Client reviews of Lauri S. Thompson — 4.6/5 rating from 11 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Lauri. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing entertainment attorneys in Las Vegas.
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How to hire Lauri S. Thompson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lauri usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lauri charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lauri'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; Lauri will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
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 Lauri
Lauri 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. Lauri confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lauri'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 Lauri S. Thompson
How much does it cost to hire Lauri for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lauri walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lauri offer a free consultation?
Lauri charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lauri's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Lauri's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Nevada 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. Lauri gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lauri take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Lauri is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lauri 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 Lauri?
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. Lauri will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lauri accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Lauri's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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