Melanie J. Howard

Melanie J. Howard: Business-Savvy Intellectual Property Attorney in Los Angeles, California

As a dedicated and forward-thinking attorney, Melanie J. Howard provides comprehensive counsel to clients across diverse industries. Her expertise spans the acquisition, protection, licensing, exploitation, and sale of intangible assets for major brands and individual talent.

Practice Areas

• Copyright Law
• Advertising Law
• Media Law

About Melanie J. Howard

Melanie Howard currently serves as the Secretary and Board member of Saving Innocence, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating sexual slavery and trafficking.

Professional Affiliations & Recognition

• Firms: Loeb & Loeb LLP
• Affiliations: Privacy, Security & Data Innovations team member; Los Angeles City Bar Association
• Educational Background:
  • Honors graduate from Harvard University, with a Bachelor's degree from Williams College
• Bar Admissions:
  • California (2015)
• Awards and Recognitions:
  • Lawyer of the Year: Copyright Law, Los Angeles (2026), Lawyer of the Year: Advertising Law, Los Angeles (2024), Lawyer of the Year: Advertising Law, Los Angeles (2022)
• Education:
  • Honors graduate from Harvard University, with a Bachelor's degree from Williams College
• Languages:
  • English
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2020