Nationally Recognized IP Attorney and Firm Leader Appointed to Key Leadership Role
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (MSK) announces Greg Olaniran as the firm’s Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner. Selected by the firm’s governing board, this leadership appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to thoughtful growth and strengthening its presence in one of the most important legal markets in the country.
This decision aligns with the firm’s broader strategic plan to invest in leadership, enhance collaboration, and deliver meaningful value to both clients and attorneys.
“This was a deliberate and forward-thinking decision,” said Yakub Hazzard, MSK Chairman. “We chose Greg because we believe he brings the experience, perspective, and leadership that will help guide our Washington, D.C. office into its next phase.”
A Leader Built for What’s Next
Olaniran, a member of MSK’s Intellectual Property and Litigation practice groups, joined the firm in 2010 and has built a reputation as a nationally recognized authority in copyright ownership, enforcement, and statutory license matters involving cable, satellite, and other delivery systems. As Co-Chair of MSK’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and former long-time member of the firm’s Governing Board, he has demonstrated the kind of firm-wide leadership that extends well beyond the courtroom.
His deep roots in the Washington, D.C. area legal and business communities — including his service on the Board of Trustees of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center and as former Chair, Board of Trustees of the Horizon Foundation of Maryland as well as his active involvement in the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Maryland State Bar Association — position him to strengthen MSK’s standing as a premier destination for clients and top-tier legal talent in the region.
Critically, this appointment is intended not just to grow the firm’s external presence, but to strengthen it from within — deepening client relationships, encouraging cross-practice collaboration, and ensuring that MSK’s Washington, D.C. office continues to thrive as an important part of the firm’s national platform.
About Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp
Since 1908, MSK has been a trusted leader in entertainment, media, and intellectual property law, providing clients with innovative solutions in complex legal matters. The firm’s practice spans Corporate & Business Transactions, Entertainment & IP Litigation, Labor & Employment, Motion Picture, Television & Music Transactions, Immigration, Regulatory, Tax, Trusts & Estates, Real Estate and International Trade. With more than 130 lawyers across offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C., MSK is regularly recognized by legal and entertainment industry publications as a premier firm for litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters. At the end of last year, MSK received the prestigious 2025 Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Award from The American Lawyer. For more information, visit www.msk.com.
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