Daniel Ebeling Maccia & Cohen
Danielle N. Garno
Partner
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Member of the California and Florida Bar
Danielle Garno is a transactional and litigation attorney. Ms. Garno focuses her practice on issues faced by the fashion community, including startup phase and commercial advice, intellectual property such as trademark and copyright infringement, social media marketing, licensing, digital assets, advertising and marketing, as well as general business litigation.
Ms. Garno has represented luxury brands and fashion clients of all sizes from startups to multinational, global brands, helping them navigate through legal issues as well as counseling them on growing and sustaining a successful brand.
In addition, Ms. Garno has significant experience in handling white collar criminal matters and complex civil fraud cases on behalf of companies and individuals, as well as advising on regulatory and compliance matters. When necessary, she also manages internal investigations and represents clients before state and federal regulatory bodies.
Prior to joining to the firm, Ms. Garno was at attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami and Los Angeles offices and serving as a co-chair of the firm's Entertainment Law Team.
Ms. Garno has written extensively and lectured all over the United States on topics relating to fashion law and also serves as an adjunct professor in Fashion Law at the University of Miami School of Law.
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Education​
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Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
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University of Miami, B.A., cum laude
Court Admissions
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Memberships
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American Bar Association
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Federal Bar Association
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Dade-County Bar Association
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Chief – Miami, Founding Member, 2021
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Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Creative Design Committee, Chair, 2017-2019
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Children's Home Society of Florida, Southeastern Board of Directors, Chair, 2015-2017
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YoungArts, Board of Trustees
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Crayon Collection, Board of Directors, 2017-Present
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University of Miami, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, Advisory Board
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Istituto Marangoni, Advisory Board
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The Upcycle Project, Advisory Board
Honors & Awards
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Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards, Entertainment, Arts and Sports, 2024
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The Best Lawyers in America guide, Corporate Law, 2025
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Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2024
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Partner of the Year, Luxury Law Awards, 2023
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Best Mentor, Florida Legal Awards, Daily Business Review, 2022
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Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2021-2022
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Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, Commercial Litigation, Business Law, 2015, 2020-2022
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The Legal 500 USA, Dispute Resolution – White-Collar Criminal Defense, 2016
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Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2013, 2014
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News
Social Media Influencer's Texas Lawsuit Against Rival Could Pave the Way for Future Copyright Cases
The Texas Lawbook / In the Headlines / January 10, 2025
Survival of Influencer's Suit Threatens More IP Takedown Fights
Bloomberg Law / In the Headlines / December 16, 2024
Influencer Style Case Risks More Stolen Vibe Suits from Creators
Bloomberg Law / In the Headlines / July 10, 2024
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Foreshadows Hollywood’s Very Depressing Future
'Hell Hath No Fury Like a Wealthy Person Being Told No': Can Elite Shoppers Really Force Hermès to Sell Them Birkins?
The Guardian / In the Headlines / April 10, 2024
The Brooklyn Nets Is Now a Fashion Brand
Vogue Business / In the Headlines / March 28, 2024
Rick Astley May Face Rocky Path in Suing Over Voice Theft
Law360 / In the Headlines / February 4, 2023
H&M Pulls Justin Bieber Collection
Women's Wear Daily / In the Headlines / December 21, 2022
From McDonald's to Walmart, Companies of all Stripes Race to File NFT Trademarks
Corporate Counsel / In the Headlines / November 29, 2022
Copyright & TM Cases to Watch in the Second Half of 2022
Law360 / In the Headlines / July 21, 2022
The Biggest Trademark Rulings of 2022: A Midyear Report
Law360 / In the Headlines / July 14, 2022
Best Mentors: Danielle Garno Gives Mentees Space to 'Breathe, Grow and Make Mistakes'
Daily Business Review / In the Headlines / May 9, 2022
TTAB Decision Reminds Brand Owners to Watch Their Words
Speaking Engagements
UF EASLS Symposium Entertainment Law Panel
University of Florida Levin College of Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society / March 27, 2025
Fashion Law Panel
UCLA School of Law / March 12, 2025
Fireside Chat – Treaty Talk: The Design Treaty and Its Implications
University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review 2025 Symposium / March 7, 2025
Fireside Chat with Danielle Garno: Legal Insights into Fashion, Beauty & Luxury Law
Gateway to Innovation: SLU Law IP, Entertainment and Sports Law Conference / March 1, 2025
The Business of Style: Fashion, Creators and the Law
Moderator / Counseling Creators Conference, University of Miami School of Law / February 14, 2025
Social Media Law
American University Law Review Spring Symposium 2025 / February 7, 2025
Retail Law, Technology and Policy Symposium
SMU Science & Technology Law Review / January 31, 2025
Women's Powerhouse Panel
Careers in International Fashion Law
University of Miami School of Law International Law Society / October 3, 2024
Legal Perspectives in Fashion
University of Miami School of Law Fashion Law Society / September 26, 2024
Lights, Camera, Action! Behind the Scenes with Corporate Counsel in the Entertainment Industry
Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) Corporate Counsel Series / May 1, 2024
Unraveling the Lawyer's Role in Fashion
A Fireside Chat with Seth Krauss
Moderator / Global Entertainment and Sports Law + Industry Conference / April 4, 2024
Brand Deals, RoP and the Future of Influencer Lawyering
Speaker / Penn Carey Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society (ESLS) / April 3, 2024
Fashion Law Panel
Panelist / St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law Fashion Law Society / March 21, 2024
Fashion Law Panel
Panelist / Widener University Delaware Law School Women’s Law Caucus / March 19, 2024
Fashion and Arts
The Fashion Collaboration
Celebrity and Athlete Brand Deals
Panelist / Trusted Advisor Miami Happy Hour / February 8, 2024
Women's Powerhouse Panel
University of Miami School of Law, Miami Law Women / January 30, 2024
From Waste to Wardrobe: The Role of Recycling in Fashion's Future
Miami Fashion Week / January 26, 2024
Women Leading Businesses in 2024
Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce January 2024 Chamber Breakfast / January 8, 2024
Luxury Law Summit
Global Legal Post / November 7, 2023
Fashion, Beauty and Intellectual Property: What Would You Wear – Or Not?
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) / October 19, 2023
Fashion Law Presentation
Stetson University College of Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society / April 19, 2023
Brand Protection in Circular Fashion
Eighth Annual Fashion Law Symposium / April 14, 2023
Due Diligence in the Mergers & Acquisitions Process: Key Takeaways from Industry Insiders
2023 Art and Fashion Law Conference, Federal Bar Association / April 4, 2023
Sports & Entertainment Law Society 2023 Annual Symposium
NSU Shepard Broad College of Law / April 1, 2023
Fashion's Impact on the Creative Direction of Sports
Global Entertainment & Sports Law and Industry Conference / March 31, 2023
Imitation Game – Protecting One's Intellectual Property
Business Terms to Consider When an Athlete Engages an Agency as Personal Marketing Representative
Moderator / Merrill Lynch / March 29, 2023
Licensing and Monetizing an Athlete's or Entertainer's Intellectual Property Rights
Panelist / Merrill Lynch / March 29, 2023
Fashion Law Panel Discussion
St. Thomas University College of Law / March 16, 2023
Business and Human Rights Fireside Chat
The University of Miami Business Law Review (BLR) / February 16, 2023
Sustainability and Trends in the Beauty Industry
Cardozo Law, Retail & Luxury Alumni Group Virtual Event / November 29, 2022
Women's Powerhouse Panel
University of Miami School of Law, Miami Law Women / October 26, 2022
IP in Fashion
South Florida Fashion Academy / October 19, 2022
Metaverse 101
How to Manage the Wild World of Celebrities and Influencers
Luxury Law Summit / June 22, 2022
Influential Insights: How Influencers are Keeping Up with Social Media
Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference / April 7-8, 2022
International Women's Day Panel
Miami-Dade Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers / March 8, 2022
COVID-19 Lawsuits: Strategies to Protect Your Business
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Webinar / January 7, 2021
Influencer Marketing Latest Trends: Do's and Don'ts and What's Coming Up in 2021
European-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) Webinar / December 2020
Luxury's Litigation Landscape: What Is Current? And What Is Trending for Next Season?
Luxury Law Summit Webinar / December 9, 2020
Updates of Niche Practices of Law in a Year Like No Other
DePaul Sports Law Journal Symposium Webinar / November 2020
Trends Within Influencer Marketing: A Nordic and U.S. Perspective
Client Webinar / November 25, 2020
Women's Powerhouse Panel
Women Society and Entertainment & Sport Law Society, University of Miami School of Law Webinar / October 7, 2020
Protecting Your Brand and the New Rules for Influencer Marketing
Fashion Business Association of America Webinar / September 23, 2020
Entertainment Industry Roundtable
University of Miami School of Law Webinar / June 2020
Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference
University of Miami School of Law Webinar / April 2020
Fashionably Legal
Dade County Bar Association Annual Bench and Bar Webinar / March 2020
Innovators in Fashion
Miami-Dade Community College Webinar / March 2020
How Will Coronavirus Affect Your Small Business?
Scaling Retail Webinar / March 2020
Law360 / In the Headlines / April 14, 2022