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34th Annual

Entertainment Law Institute

​PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
Austin Nov 21-22, 2024 AT&T Conference Center

$595 Individual  |  $695 after Nov 6

$495 Small Firm (per person for firms of 5 attorneys or fewer)  |  $595 after Nov 6

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum)  |  $635 after Nov 6

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum)  |  $575 after Nov 6

Live Webcast Nov 21-22, 2024

$595 Individual  |  $695 after Nov 6

$495 Small Firm (per person for firms of 5 attorneys or fewer)  |  $595 after Nov 6

$535 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum)  |  $635 after Nov 6

$475 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum)  |  $575 after Nov 6

$75 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

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Overview

Don't miss the 34th Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media. Proposed topics include:

  • Scripted TV and Collaboration Agreements
  • Cross Border Issues in the Film Industry: U.S. vs. Canada
  • Annual Roundup of Notable Entertainment Industry Court Rulings
  • Anti-SLAPP Case Study: Dealing with Defamation, Libel, Slander and Social Media
  • Licensing Pre-Existing Content for Audio Visual Works
  • Sports Content Created for Film and Television
  • Resurrecting EA Sports College Football
  • Legal Issues with Unions
  • AI Litigation and Legislative Update
  • Crossover Artists
  • Tik Tok Panel
  • Legal Issues with Live Music Productions for Public Media

Join us a day early for Entertainment Law 101—a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. This year, learn the ins and outs of different kinds of distribution deals, including film and television, book publishing, and music deals. And take advantage of opportunities to ask your questions to your colleagues and peers. 

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Entertainment Law 101

Austin
Nov 20, 2024

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 November 21, 2024
  • Day 2 November 22, 2024
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, Nov. 21, 2024
  • This agenda is still in development. Updates to topics and speakers will be posted as available.

  • 7:30 am
    Austin Only
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:20 am
    Welcoming Remarks

  • 8:30 am
    0.75 hr
    The Reality of Reality: Getting a Show Pitch to the Network

    Jonathan Nowzaradan, Megalomedia - Austin, TX
    Michael Norman Saleman, Law Offices of Michael Norman Saleman - Austin, TX

  • 9:15 am
    0.75 hr
    Cross Border Issues in the Film Industry: U.S. vs. Canada

    Lindsay Bailey, Lindsay Bailey Law Corporation - Austin, TX

  • 10:00 am
    15-Minute Break

  • 10:15 am
    1.00 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Annual Roundup of Notable Entertainment Industry Court Rulings
    An annual roundup of notable court rulings, including Texas judicial decisions, that impact the practice of entertainment law.

    Stan Soocher, Esq., Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO

  • 11:15 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Anti-SLAPP Case Study: Dealing with Defamation, Business Disparagement, and Social Media 
    Using a recent case, explore the business disparagement claims asserted against a prosthodontist and his dental practice, and the subsequent dismissal of these claims with a Chapter 27 Anti-SLAPP Motion to Dismiss. Stemming from a series of Instagram live videos, Kenneth Wilstead a/k/a “Dr. Kenny Smiles” sued Dr. Ortiz for business disparagement and invasion of privacy.  However, using publicly available information, Wilstead’s claims were rebutted by informing the court of a likely and entirely unrelated basis for why Wilstead’s business had declined: his character and practices had been called into question by certain of his current and prospective female patients.

    Laura K. Lavernia, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
    Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Austin Only
    Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)
    Included in registration.

  • Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 21, 2024
  • TEXAS STAR AWARD AND LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
  • 12:20 pm
    Texas Star Award Presentation

  • 12:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    Contests and Sweepstakes Law
    Discover best practices for optimizing the success of contests and sweepstakes while minimizing risks such as inadvertent lotteries, gambling law violations, winner disputes, and public relations mishaps. Gain insight into recent legal developments and their implications for structuring and managing promotional activities.

    Joy R. Butler, Law Office of Joy R. Butler - New Jersey and Washington, DC

  • 1:00 pm
    15-Minute Break

  • 1:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    The Ins and Outs of Negotiating an Indie Recording Deal

    Wallace E.J. Collins III, Law Offices of Wallace E.J. Collins III - New York, NY
    Lynn Morrow, Adams and Reese LLP - Nashville, TN

  • 2:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    Licensing Pre-Existing Content for Audio Visual Works
    Get practical guidance on minimizing legal risks when clearing music, images, footage, and other creative content for audio-visual productions. Gain insight into the industry developments that are reshaping and challenging the licensing and rights clearance process.

    Joy R. Butler, Law Office of Joy R. Butler - New Jersey and Washington, DC

  • 3:00 pm
    15-Minute Break

  • 3:15 pm
    1.00 hr
    Representing Celebrities in Launching New Retail Products and Brands

  • 4:15 pm
    Austin Only
    Adjourn to Networking Reception
    Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, Nov. 22, 2024
  • 8:00 am
    Austin Only
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    0.75 hr
    The Rise of Sports Content in the Streaming Era
    Dive into the complex world of sports content production and distribution in the streaming age. Our expert panelists will explore the intricate IP, licensing, and business challenges faced by studios, distributors, and subjects in creating docuseries, documentaries, and live sports broadcasts. They'll also examine how regional sports network instability is impacting professional teams and their devoted fans in this rapidly evolving media landscape.

    Jeremy M. Evans, California Sports Lawyer - Newport Beach, CA
    Baron E. Ojogho, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - Los Angeles, CA
    Bobby Perez, Spurs Sports & Entertainment - San Antonio, TX

  • 9:15 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Resurrecting EA Sports College Football
    The antitrust, licensing, and NIL issues involved in bringing back one of the country's most popular video games.

    Moderator:
    Miranda Chavez, Boulware & Valoir - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Tim Slavin, OneTeam - New York, NY
    Aaron Solender, OneTeam - San Diego, CA

  • 10:00 am
    15-Minute Break

  • 10:15 am
    0.75 hr
    The Aftermath of Recent Strikes
    The contract updates and legal issues that resulted from the WGA and SAG AFTRA strikes.

    Moderator:
    Stephanie K. Hay, The Hay Law Group, PLLC - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Gordon P. Firemark, Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark - Los Angeles, CA
    Tom Schwarz, SAG-AFTRA - Dallas, TX

  • 11:00 am
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    AI Litigation and Legislative Roundup
    A discussion of key legal issues and proposed legislation impacting the intersection of creative content and AI programs.

    Thomas Clees, Recording Industry Association of America - Washington, DC
    Stan Soocher, Esq., Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO

  • Friday Afternoon, Nov. 22, 2024
  • 11:45 am
    Austin Only
    NETWORKING LUNCH AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
    (In Austin Only)
    Network with colleagues and converse with conference faculty and other entertainment law experts in multiple practice areas and firm sizes. Lunch is included in registration. 

  • 12:45 pm
    0.75 hr
    Crossover Creators: A Legal Guide to Multi-Industry Success
    Today's creators aren't just artists—they're global brands. Crossing over into brand collaborations, product lines, and new industries presents exciting opportunities but also complex legal challenges. Whether it’s negotiating deals, protecting intellectual property, or navigating global markets, advising your clients in this multi-industry landscape requires a nuanced approach. Explore real-world case studies (Pharell Williams, Takashi Murakami, Snoop Dog, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, MSCHF)  and provide practical insights into navigating the evolving creator economy.

    Polina Ivko, Adwar Ivko - New York, NY
    Andrea N. Perez, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal L.L.P. - Dallas, TX

  • 1:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    Is the Clock Ticking? A Discussion of TikTok's Legal Issues and the Platform's Future
    Legal problems are anything but a new phenomenon for TikTok and its parent company, Bytedance, from issues relating to copyright infringement to data privacy and national security concerns. Examine TikTok's music licensing practices and the fallout from large rightsholders pulling their catalogs from the platform, along with the most significant legal challenge TikTok has been faced with to date --- the divest-or-ban law.

    Moderator:
    Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Chris Castle, Christian L. Castle, Attorneys - Austin, TX
    Amy K. Sanders, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

  • 2:30 pm
    10-Minute Break

  • 2:40 pm
    0.75 hr
    Unique Legal Issues in Representing Public Media Producers

    Moderator:
    Amy E. Mitchell, Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC - Austin, TX

  • 3:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    ACL at 50: Q&A with Terry Lickona

    Panelist:
    Terry Lickona, Austin City Limits - Austin, TX

  • 4:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 November 21, 2024
  • Day 2 November 22, 2024
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Planning Committee

Tamera H. Bennett

Bennett Law Office, PC
Lewisville, TX

Daniel Hare

Varsity Search and Baylor University
Waco, TX

Stephanie K. Hay

The Hay Law Group, PLLC
Houston, TX

Amy E. Mitchell

Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC
Austin, TX

Gwendolyn Seale

Mike Tolleson and Associates
Austin, TX

Stan Soocher, Esq.

Entertainment Law & Finance
Denver, CO

Brent A. Turman

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Dallas, TX

Credit Info

  • Austin
  • Live Webcast
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 12.50 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Monday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com
Toggle view California – 12.50 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Georgia – 12.50 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
The University of Texas School of Law's activity has been approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC) for CLE credit under the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. Upon completion of the program please claim and certify your hours in your UTCLE Briefcase. Once you have claimed your credit UT Law CLE will report your hours to the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency and you will be billed $4 per hour on your CLE transcript for the program. You will receive an emailed Certificate of Attendance from UT Law CLE to keep for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.
Toggle view Oklahoma – Expected – 15.00 hrs  |  1.50 hrs Ethics
At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Toggle view Pennsylvania – 12.50 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
Toggle view Other States – 12.50 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State
If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 12.50 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
UT Law CLE will report credit to the State Bar of Texas on your behalf. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.
Toggle view California – 12.50 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Print and keep the Certificate of Completion for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.
Toggle view Georgia – 12.50 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
The University of Texas School of Law's activity has been approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC) for CLE credit under the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. Upon completion of the program please claim and certify your hours in your UTCLE Briefcase. Once you have claimed your credit UT Law CLE will report your hours to the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency and you will be billed $4 per hour on your CLE transcript for the program. You will receive an emailed Certificate of Attendance from UT Law CLE to keep for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.
Toggle view Oklahoma – Expected – 15.00 hrs  |  1.50 hrs Ethics
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.
Toggle view Pennsylvania – 12.50 hrs  |  1.00 hrs Ethics
UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
Toggle view Other States – 12.50 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State
If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.
 
To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. 

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Nov 21-22, 2024 – AT&T Conference Center
Live Webcast – Nov 21-22, 2024
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  • Austin
  • Live Webcast
Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Small Firm (per person for firms of 5 attorneys or fewer)
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$635.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 15, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 18, 2024
Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Small Firm (per person for firms of 5 attorneys or fewer)
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$635.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on
Last day for $75.00 Regular pricing: Nov 6, 2024

$75.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 15, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 18, 2024

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The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
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Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice. 

Self-parking fees: 

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the AT&T Center. If you self-park in the AT&T Conference Center Garage, please take the conference center elevators to level “M3" and follow signs to the Grand Ballroom. If you park in Rowling Hall Garage, please take the elevators to level “B1” and walk across the courtyard to the Conference Center, where you can take the elevators to level "M3" Grand Ballroom. 

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