Cesie Alvarez is an experienced entertainment litigator, dedicated to advising talent, creators, and companies through the wide range of legal challenges they may face, both in court and through alternative dispute resolution.
Cesie’s work spans contract disputes, copyright and trademark litigation, First Amendment issues, right of publicity, media and reputational matters, unfair competition, privacy issues, general corporate matters, and employment issues. She frequently represents clients in high-profile and high-stakes matters that demand both strategic legal precision and careful public-facing considerations. Cesie has worked with a diverse range of clients—including entertainers, creators, startups, and media companies—and regularly handles cases at the intersection of free speech, reputation, and creative expression.
She received her J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2016 and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley in 2012 where she majored in Psychology and Legal Studies. Prior to joining Singer Weinsten Wolf & Jonelis LLP, Cesie worked in a large, international law firm where her practice concentrated on copyright and trademark litigation.