35^th 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 Sep 11-12, 2025 AT&T Conference Center
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Live Webcast Sep 11-12, 2025
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Overview

Don't miss the 35th 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. This year's topics are expected to include:

Recent Developments in Collegiate NIL Deals
Is That Fair (Use)? Third Party Trademarks in Film, Print, Video, and Social Media
The Trouble with Ticketing
Independent Film Finance Deals
Rap Battles
Legal Issues for Content Creators
Annual Case Law "Roundup" with Stan Soocher

And more! There are also valuable opportunities to interface with faculty and other attendees at the special Networking and Mentoring Luncheon on Thursday, as well as our Thursday Evening Networking Reception (in Austin only). This is truly a gathering you don't want to miss!

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. Learn the essentials for any entertainment and sports attorney—different paths to becoming an entertainment and sports lawyer; billing structures; practical tips for filing trademarks; and contract drafting tips and litigation pitfalls—and take advantage of opportunities to ask your questions to your colleagues and peers.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 September 11, 2025
Day 2 September 12, 2025

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Sep. 11, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Amy E. Mitchell, Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Navigating NIL Deals and the Revenue-Sharing Era

Break down key terms in NIL agreements between athletes and agents, schools, collectives, and brands, offering practical guidance for compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Address how schools are approaching revenue-sharing models amid ongoing Title IX, employment classification, and state law challenges.

Moderator:
Daniel Hare, Rainey & Rainey, PLLC - Waco, TX
Panelists:
Tasha Moser, Rice University - Houston, TX
Mit Winter, Kenny Hertz Perry, Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO

Moderator:
Daniel Hare, Rainey & Rainey, PLLC - Waco, TX
Panelists:
Tasha Moser, Rice University - Houston, TX
Mit Winter, Kenny Hertz Perry, Attorneys at Law - Kansas City, MO
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Is That Fair Use? Trademarks, Creativity, and the Law Post Rogers v Grimaldi

A case law review and practical application of balancing trademark rights and artistic expression in today’s media landscape.

Tamera H. Bennett, Harper & Bates LLP - Dallas, TX
Jordyn E. Hendrix, Harper & Bates LLP - Dallas, TX

Tamera H. Bennett, Harper & Bates LLP - Dallas, TX
Jordyn E. Hendrix, Harper & Bates LLP - Dallas, TX
10:15 am

15-Minute Break

Thank You to our Sponsor
Jackson Walker LLP
10:30 am

1.00 hr

Annual Case Law “Roundup”

An annual roundup of notable court rulings, including Texas judicial decisions, that impact the practice of entertainment law.

Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO

Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO
11:30 am

1.00 hr

The Trouble with Tickets

The social contract between artists and fans on ticket availability and ticket prices has been under assault by resellers intent on commoditizing concert tickets using bots and other fraudster tools powered by the equivalent of payday lenders. Ticket scalpers have been targeted by state legislatures to shut down these practices along with resale of “speculative tickets” and other harmful practices. Discuss model legislation proposed by the Artist Rights Institute to help solve these harms.

Chris Castle, Christian L. Castle, Attorneys - Austin, TX
Heather VanDyke, Javelina Legal - Austin, TX

Chris Castle, Christian L. Castle, Attorneys - Austin, TX
Heather VanDyke, Javelina Legal - Austin, TX
12:30 pm
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.
Thursday Afternoon, Sep. 11, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Stephanie K. Hay, The Hay Law Group, PLLC - Houston, TX
1:45 pm

0.75 hr ethics

AI Ethics Showdown: Professional Duty vs. Creative Rights?

As artificial intelligence accelerates legal research and document review, lawyers face a growing tension: does professional competency demand AI adoption, even if creators claim it undermines copyright? We'll discuss litigation trends, evolving ethics standards, and what your firm should consider as clients draw lines in the sand. Leave equipped to identify stakeholder interests, lead difficult conversations, and separate hype from reality in legal AI.

Grant Atkinson, ActionResponder - Los Angeles, CA
Alex Shahrestani, Promise Legal - Austin, TX

Grant Atkinson, ActionResponder - Los Angeles, CA
Alex Shahrestani, Promise Legal - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Independent Finance Options for the Novice Filmmaker

Discuss the various means available to the novice filmmaker for raising the budget for a film including private equity and associated Securities Law issues, pre-sales, incentives, loans how they can be combined to raise the total amount needed. Explore the need for early involvement of production counsel so as to legally attach actors to make the financing easier to obtain.

Duncan C. Montgomery, High Frequency Entertainment, LLC - Austin, TX
Michael Norman Saleman, Austin, TX

Duncan C. Montgomery, High Frequency Entertainment, LLC - Austin, TX
Michael Norman Saleman, Austin, TX
3:15 pm

15-Minute Break

Thank You to our Sponsor
Harper & Bates LLP
3:30 pm

0.75 hr

Recording Agreements 101

Whether an artist enters into a recording agreement with an indie or major label, there are certain key deal points to negotiate. This presentation examines those with special attention given to emerging trends in these agreements.

Tom Dean, LaPolt Law, P.C. - West Hollywood, CA

Tom Dean, LaPolt Law, P.C. - West Hollywood, CA
4:15 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Lyrics and Litigation: A Case Study on Drake's Legal Claims Against UMG Recordings, Inc.

From the recording studio to the courtroom, discuss the legal claims arising from feuds between well-known recording artists.

Megan Dunn, Megan Dunn Law, PLLC - Dallas, TX

Megan Dunn, Megan Dunn Law, PLLC - Dallas, TX
5:00 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, Sep. 12, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Daniel Hare, Rainey & Rainey, PLLC - Waco, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:45 am

0.50 hr

Incentives and Rebates: Saving Your Clients Money through the Texas Film Commission

Learn how to maximize your clients’ budgets by leveraging the Texas Film Commission’s incentive and rebate programs. Receive tips on the application process, eligibility requirements, and ways to unlock the highest possible savings for film and TV productions.

Stephanie K. Hay, The Hay Law Group, PLLC - Houston, TX
Will Zech, Texas Film Commission - Austin, TX

Stephanie K. Hay, The Hay Law Group, PLLC - Houston, TX
Will Zech, Texas Film Commission - Austin, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

The Rise of Immersive Sports and Entertainment Experiences: Unique Legal Issues

This panel addresses immersive experiences, ranging from explorative art adventures to shared reality content that redefines how sports fans can experience an NFL matchup. Learn about the legal considerations faced by companies that are transforming the way people experience content through technology and art.

Moderator:
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Breanna Contreras, Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM
Ramtin Jamshidi, Cosm - Los Angeles, CA

Moderator:
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Breanna Contreras, Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM
Ramtin Jamshidi, Cosm - Los Angeles, CA
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Advocating for Your Entertainment Law Clients: A Conversation with Dina LaPolt

Enjoy a conversation with renowned music attorney, Dina LaPolt, discussing how to best advocate for creative clients and giving insight into the current state of the music business, AI's impact on artists and songwriters, and what can be done to protect their rights.

Moderator:
Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
Panelist:
Dina LaPolt, LaPolt Law, P.C. - West Hollywood, CA

Moderator:
Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
Panelist:
Dina LaPolt, LaPolt Law, P.C. - West Hollywood, CA
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Public Art in Transition

Using a case study approach, explore the legal and contractual issues that arise when public art is deaccessioned – removed, relocated, or destroyed. Through real-world examples, this session examines what rights artists have in these situations, what responsibilities commissioners hold, and how to protect artistic intent through contract terms. And examine reversion clauses, ownership considerations, and key provisions in public art agreements, along with federal protections under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA).

Moderator:
Alissa McCain, Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Andrea N. Perez, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
John Yancey, The University of Texas - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Alissa McCain, Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Andrea N. Perez, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
John Yancey, The University of Texas - Austin, TX
11:45 am

0.75 hr ethics

Lawyers Behaving Badly: AI Edition

Find out what happens when lawyers using AI goes very, very wrong. Learn how to keep yourself and your clients out of the news and off the Lawyers Behaving Badly podcast.

Karen Delaney, Delaney Legal PLLC - Minneapolis, MN
Jennifer Judge, Destination Pet, LLC - Plano, TX

Karen Delaney, Delaney Legal PLLC - Minneapolis, MN
Jennifer Judge, Destination Pet, LLC - Plano, TX
12:30 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Sep. 12, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Gwendolyn Seale, Mike Tolleson and Associates - Austin, TX
TEXAS STAR AWARD AND LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:50 pm

Texas Star Award Presentation

Presented by: Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance, Denver, CO
1:00 pm

0.50 hr

Taking Entertainment Law to New Heights: The Power of Women Who Do It All

Dina LaPolt, LaPolt Law, P.C. - West Hollywood, CA

Dina LaPolt, LaPolt Law, P.C. - West Hollywood, CA
1:30 pm

15-Minute Break
1:45 pm

0.75 hr

The Path to Publication

An overview on the legal pathways to publication focusing on the contractual differences between traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing.

Stevie M. Fitzgerald, SXSW, LLC - Austin, TX

Stevie M. Fitzgerald, SXSW, LLC - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

0.75 hr

Legal Issues for Content Creators and Influencers

Through this panel discussion, aspiring and experienced creator and influencer attorneys will have to opportunity to hear about the current trends and obstacles present when making deals on behalf of creator and influencer clients. Protecting your client’s IP is a must, but doing so while making the partners with whom your client is working happy can be an art.

Nik Sallie, Tastemakers Legal, PLLC - Austin, TX
Stephen Starks, Dude Perfect - Frisco, TX

Nik Sallie, Tastemakers Legal, PLLC - Austin, TX
Stephen Starks, Dude Perfect - Frisco, TX
3:15 pm

0.75 hr

The Reality of Reality TV Contracts: Can They Really Draft That?

Dive into the unconscionable--and likely tortious--contracts that producers send to reality television talent. Walk through various examples of actual, unbelievable, language you'll find in on-screen talent agreements and provide strategies for when and how you can push back against major producers and Networks in order to get the best deal for your client.

Tristan C. Robinson Esq., Dallas, TX

Tristan C. Robinson Esq., Dallas, TX
4:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 September 11, 2025
Day 2 September 12, 2025

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Conference Faculty

Grant Atkinson

ActionResponder
Los Angeles, CA

Tamera H. Bennett

Harper & Bates LLP
Dallas, TX

Chris Castle

Christian L. Castle, Attorneys
Austin, TX

Breanna Contreras

Meow Wolf
Santa Fe, NM

Tom Dean

LaPolt Law, P.C.
West Hollywood, CA

Karen Delaney

Delaney Legal PLLC
Minneapolis, MN

Megan Dunn

Megan Dunn Law, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Stevie M. Fitzgerald

SXSW, LLC
Austin, TX

Daniel Hare

Rainey & Rainey, PLLC
Waco, TX

Stephanie K. Hay

The Hay Law Group, PLLC
Houston, TX

Jordyn E. Hendrix

Harper & Bates LLP
Dallas, TX

Ramtin Jamshidi

Cosm
Los Angeles, CA

Jennifer Judge

Destination Pet, LLC
Plano, TX

Dina LaPolt

LaPolt Law, P.C.
West Hollywood, CA

Alissa McCain

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
Austin, TX

Duncan C. Montgomery

High Frequency Entertainment, LLC
Austin, TX

Tasha Moser

Rice University
Houston, TX

Andrea N. Perez

Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Tristan C. Robinson Esq.

Dallas, TX

Michael Norman Saleman

Austin, TX

Nik Sallie

Tastemakers Legal, PLLC
Austin, TX

Gwendolyn Seale

Mike Tolleson and Associates
Austin, TX

Alex Shahrestani

Promise Legal
Austin, TX

Stan Soocher

Entertainment Law & Finance
Denver, CO

Stephen Starks

Dude Perfect
Frisco, TX

Brent A. Turman

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Dallas, TX

Heather VanDyke

Javelina Legal
Austin, TX

Mit Winter

Kenny Hertz Perry, Attorneys at Law
Kansas City, MO

John Yancey

The University of Texas
Austin, TX

Will Zech

Texas Film Commission
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Amy E. Mitchell—Chair

Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC
Austin, TX

Tamera H. Bennett

Harper & Bates LLP
Dallas, TX

Daniel Hare

Rainey & Rainey, PLLC
Waco, TX

Stephanie K. Hay

The Hay Law Group, PLLC
Houston, TX

Gwendolyn Seale

Mike Tolleson and Associates
Austin, TX

Stan Soocher

Entertainment Law & Finance
Denver, CO

Brent A. Turman

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Dallas, TX

Alyce N Zawacki

Alyce Zawacki Law PLLC
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 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 Tuesday. 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, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you 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.

Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 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.

Other States – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 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.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

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

Texas – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 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 Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. 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, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 15.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

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. 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.

Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

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.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 13.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

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

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 – Sep 11-12, 2025 – AT&T Conference Center

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Live Webcast – Sep 11-12, 2025

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Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Aug 27, 2025
$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: Aug 27, 2025
$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Aug 27, 2025
$625.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Aug 27, 2025
$555.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Sep 5, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Sep 8, 2025

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Aug 27, 2025
$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: Aug 27, 2025
$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Aug 27, 2025
$625.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Aug 27, 2025
$555.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Sep 5, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Sep 8, 2025

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

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

Accommodations

Rooms are available at a rate of $204 per night. Please use this link to book your reservation. Special room rate is available until August 10, 2025, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first.

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 Junior 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 “M2" and follow signs to the Junior 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 "M2".

Our Sponsors

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Harper & Bates LLP

Harper & Bates LLP
harperbates.com/

In the entertainment industry, intellectual property rights are central to the protection and commercialization of creative works. Our Entertainment IP Law Services are designed to assist clients in navigating the complex legal landscape of content creation, licensing, and distribution. We offer expertise in key areas of entertainment law with a focus on proactive legal strategies, mediation and dispute resolution to help clients maximize the value of their intellectual property while minimizing potential conflicts.
Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson Walker LLP
www.jw.com

As part of the largest law firm in Texas, Jackson Walker’s Entertainment Group leverages both its years of experience and full-service resources to provide clients with valued advice that relates to multiple disciplines of the entertainment industry. Clients turn to Jackson Walker because they are looking for creative, insightful attorneys who combine business acumen, legal experience, and vision to guide them through known and unexplored commercial and legal landscapes. This cutting-edge advice requires unique market insights as to what is driving the various sectors within the Entertainment industry, but also legal acuity to know what today’s key issues are and to anticipate future opportunities and challenges.
Christopher C. Pappas of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC

Christopher C. Pappas of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC
www.krcl.com/attorneys/christopher-c-pappas

Chris Pappas has participated as lead counsel in jury trials throughout Texas, involving a broad spectrum of civil litigation for more than 30 years.

His practice encompasses the representation of major institutional clients, corporations, individuals, and insurers in a wide variety of complex legal disputes, including Business/commercial litigation; Construction claims; Personal injury claims; Oil/gas litigation; First and third party Insurance disputes; Labor/employment claims; Hospitality/retail litigation; Product/mass tort liability claims; and Professional liability disputes.

A graduate of the University of Houston College of Law and the University of Texas-Austin, Chris has been recognized by his peers as an accomplished trial attorney, which recognition includes the highest professional and ethical rating of AV "Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, his selection by Thomson Reuters to their list of "Texas Super Lawyers" (2005-2020); "Houston's Top Lawyers" by H TEXAS Magazine (2005-2020); and Best Lawyers in America (2019-2021).
Bell Nunnally

Bell Nunnally
www.bellnunnally.com

Entertainment Law Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Sep. 11, 2025

Thursday Afternoon, Sep. 11, 2025

Friday Morning, Sep. 12, 2025

Friday Afternoon, Sep. 12, 2025

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

Harper & Bates LLP

Jackson Walker LLP

Christopher C. Pappas of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC

Bell Nunnally

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