Stacey A. Walters
Practice Emphasis
BAR ADMISSIONS
Washington, 1998; Oregon, 1997; New York, 2005; United States District Court, Western District of Washington; United States District Court, District of Oregon
______________________________________________________________________Stacey Walters practices in the area of media law serving as general counsel for highly acclaimed filmmakers (who have had their films selected by Sundance and Cannes) and television production companies (that produce television series for the networks). As general counsel, she advises on all aspects of production including rights clearance, licensing, content review (for defamation, privacy and access issues), talent and crew contract negotiations, employment disputes, and distribution agreements. Ms. Walters also represents a New York Times bestselling author, publishers, national television talent, and artists. On behalf of clients, she has negotiated deals with entities such as Bravo, NBC Universal, Warner Brothers, THINKFilm, TNT, Lifetime, Discovery, National Geographic, A&E, and Scripps Networks. In addition to traditional forms of media, Ms. Walters advises Seattle-based corporations on corporate image, use of likeness, and rights clearance. Ms. Walters worked in television news and entertainment for nearly fifteen years before going to law school and has relied on her background to successfully represent newspapers, television networks and local stations in state and federal court - - representative cases include:
- Corey A. Lindsly v. City of Roses Newspaper Company, dba Willamette Week, and Nigel Jaquiss, Multnomah County Circuit Court - won a series of motions to dismiss claims of defamation and invasion of privacy.
- Barbara A. Peterson v. John H. Peterson and the Columbian Newspaper, Clark County Superior Court (Washington State Supreme Court denied review) - succeeded in getting sealed court records opened on behalf the Columbian Newspaper).
- Bradley Cunningham v. National Broadcasting Corporation, et al, United States District Court, District of Oregon - won a motion to dismiss on behalf of media clients.
- Thaddeus A. Stacy v. KOIN TV et al, Multnomah Country Circuit Court - won a motion to dismiss claims of defamation and invasion of privacy.
Finally, Ms. Walters offers news organizations pre-publication and pre-broadcast advice based on her legal experience, as well as decade in the field as a television reporter.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Law & Ethics Chair, Society of Professional Journalists (Western Washington)
Member, The Sedona Conference Working Group on Protective Orders, Confidentiality, and Public Access
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, New York State Bar Association
RECOGNITION
Washington CEO Magazine, “Top Media Lawyer” 2008
Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Star," 2008
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1997
B.A., Washington State University, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication
In addition to coursework completed at the University of Washington and Washington State University, Stacey has studied at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and University College, Cardiff (Great Britain).
