Washington, D.C. (August 1, 2026) —Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP has been recognized as a leading Copyright firm in the United States for 2026 by independent legal rankings agency Legal 500.
In ranking the firm, Legal 500 notes that O+Z “excels in copyright matters involving infringement, AI, and removal or alteration of copyright management information” and cited the firm’s frequent representation of music and book publishing clients against major internet, technology, and AI companies.
Clients told Legal 500 that O+Z is a “boutique litigation firm with high-quality trial lawyers,” and that it is “among the very best in the USA on copyright litigation.”
Another client was quoted praising the work of several partners: “All of the people I worked with are exceptional, including Matt Oppenheim, Scott Zebrak, and Michele Harrington Murphy. [They are] responsive, smart, strategic, hardworking, and efficient.”
Legal 500’s review of the firm observes that Managing Partner Matt Oppenhiem supports “complex litigation matters involving content and brands, whilst practice co-head Scott Zebrak is an authority in copyright protection and mass infringement cases, with a particular focus on digital media, new technology, and disruptive business models.”
The agency notes that Partner Alex Kaplan “excels in high-stakes litigation,” and that Partner Michele Harrington Murphy “comfortably handles disputes involving royalties, licensing, and digital rights enforcement.” Of Partner Jeff Gould, Legal 500 says he “is a key contact for clients in the music industry.”