Ryan Morrison, also known as Video Game Attorney, is an American attorney and

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agent who specializes in law of interest to fans of

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and

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. He is the CEO and founder of Evolved Talent Agency and one of the founding partners of Morrison Rothman LLP. On average, Morrison represents over 200 clients. Morrison has been described by ''

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'' as a "hero" to video game developers, "particularly if they’re fighting against the bullies of the games industry and feel overwhelmed". Morrison has also helped esports players and their teams revamp deals with major gaming organizations.

Early life and education

Morrison was born in Huntington Station, New York, to Laurie and Patrick Morrison. Morrison worked full-time during high school, saving up money to attend college. Once there, his father committed

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against both Morrison and his grandmother, resulting in Morrison having to drop out of college. In law school, Morrison worked with Professors Michelle Zierler and Jethro Leiberman to bring attention to the injustice surrounding the West Memphis Three by writing various articles and organizing the first live interview with Damien Echols once he was released from death row.

Social media usage and views

Morrison's habit of participating in

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has been analyzed as a business marketing strategy. He advocates for independent developers of popular Internet media and video games. Morrison became a center of attention in the React World controversy when the

community and others began to call on him for his legal insights on copyright and his engagement in copyright activism. His participation in the issue was an important factor in the resolution of the issue in favor of the activists. In 2020 the Esports Bar Association removed Morrison from his positions as vice president and board member following misconduct reports. In 2021 in response to streamer

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retaining Morrison,

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representatives commented that they retained Morrison for reasons which they felt were comparable, and that they do not recommend his service.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Morrison, Ryan Living people Computer law activists American Internet celebrities American civil rights lawyers Reddit people 21st-century American lawyers Year of birth missing (living people)