Michael C. Donaldson

Michael C. Donaldson (born October 13, 1939) is an American entertainment attorney, independent film advocate and a recipient of the International Documentary Association's Amicus Award, an honor bestowed upon only two others, Steven Spielberg and John Hendricks, in the 25-year history of the awards. He is a proponent of the 165-year-old fair-use doctrine and, through its use, is known for saving documentarians hundreds of thousands of dollars while preserving their First Amendment rights.

In addition to serving as general counsel to Film Independent (home of the Independent Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival) and the Writers Guild of America/West Foundation, Donaldson practices at his Beverly Hills law firm, [https://variety.com/2021/film/news/donaldson-callif-chris-perez-partner-1234997009/ Donaldson Callif Perez LLP] where, in 2008, entertainment attorney Lisa A. Callif became a partner, and Chris Perez was named partner in 2021. Provided by Wikipedia