In the latest win related to her #MeToo representation of Hollywood actress Julia Ormond, partner Effie Blassberger and associate Thomas Dollar, along with co-counsel Doug Wigdor, Meredith Firetog, Kevin Mintzer, and Laura Koistinen successfully argued for the New York Supreme Court to order Creative Artists Agency (CAA) co-founder Michael Ovitz to testify in court as part of Ormond’s lawsuit against the agency.

Ormond is suing CAA for failing to warn her and protect her from Harvey Weinstein, despite knowing about his behavior. The lawsuit alleges that a meeting arranged by CAA ultimately led to Weinstein sexually assaulting Ormond. 

In addition to compelling Ovitz to testify, the court also denied CAA’s attempt to access Ormond’s mental health records outside the damages period. 

Blassberger specializes in white-collar criminal defense matters, commercial litigation and #MeToo cases. She has represented clients in a wide range of criminal, civil and regulatory investigations conducted by federal and state authorities.