
“You won't find them on the picket lines, but it shouldn't come as a surprise that attorneys representing film and television writers are playing a key part in the Writers Guild of America strike, which enters its 12th day Friday. The involvement is certainly not comparable (at least not yet) to the five-month 1988 strike, when noted legal eagle Ken Ziffren took a leading role in resolving the dispute, meeting with union officials, studio heads and the studios' chief negotiator Nick Counter to mediate a settlement. Rather, the role many top industry attorneys say they now find themselves in is that of steady adviser, helping clients to navigate the war rhetoric and complex strike rules without unintentionally angering either side.” Reuters, 11-16-07
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