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Introduction to Sports Law

- Location -
Concierge Conference Center
780 Third Avenue (at 48th Street)
New York, NY 10017
(212) 735-0072

9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

3.5 MCLE Credits: 3.5 Professional Practice

Co-Sponsors:
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section (EASL)
NYSBA Committee on Continuing Legal Education

   
Can’t attend in person? 
This program is available live and via a simultaneous live webcast option. Newly admitted attorneys (less than twenty-four months) must attend the program in person to receive New York MCLE credit.

Program Chair:
Matthew D. Pace
Partner
Arent Fox, LLP
New York City

Program Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fundamentals of Practicing Sports Law

Moderator: David L. Snyder, Professor Emeritus, SUNY Cortland

Speakers:  
Richard L. Brand, Partner, Arent Fox LLP, Washington, D.C.
Professor Helen “Nellie” Drew-Meosky, Law School at the State University of New York at Buffalo
Stuart R. Goldfarb, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney, New York City
Douglas Hand, Partner, Hand Baldachin & Amburgey LLP, New York City

What does it mean to practice sports law?  At its core, "sports law" is not an independent practice area, but rather a compilation of many different legal disciplines relevant to sports.  The purpose of this program is to give the attendee a sense of some areas of the law most frequently touched upon by the business of sports. Practitioners from each of these disciplines will discuss the types of sports matters they encounter in their practice and describe the relevant legal framework. Topics to be discussed include:  IP/Media Rights; Labor & Employment/Antitrust; Corporate/M&A; Sport/Competition law; Amateur/Youth Sports; US/International 

10:30 - 10:45 a.m.           Refreshment Break

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The Sports Lawyer

Moderator:  Matthew D. Pace, Partner, Arent Fox LLP, New York City

Speakers:
Hymie Elhai, GeneralCounsel, Business & Legal Affairs, NY Jets
Mike Principe, CEO,  Legacy Agency, New York City
Bradley Ruskin, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, New York City 
Mark S. Solomon, Partner, Andrews Kurth LLP, Dallas, Texas

In what capacities do Sports Lawyers operate?  This panel will discuss the various positions Sports Lawyers hold, their perspectives on their respective roles, the background/knowledge required in each capacity, and the legal issues they confront on a daily basis. In-house, law firm, and agent perspectives will be addressed.

12:15 p.m. Adjournment

New this Year: All program materials will be distributed exclusively online in searchable PDF format, allowing attendees more flexibility in storing this information and allowing you to copy and paste relevant portions of the materials for specific use in your practice.  CLE Notepads (paper) will be provided to all attendees at the live program sites and a limited number of printed course books will be available for purchase.

This course has been approved for all attorneys, including those who are newly admitted (less than twenty-four months). Newly admitted attorneys must attend the program in person to receive New York MCLE credit.

Directions

Between 48th and 49th Street Using Public Transit: Take the 4, 5, 6, S Subway to Grand Central Station Walk one block East to Third Ave, continue North on Third Ave to 48th Street Take the E, V Subway to Lexington Ave/53rd Street. Walk one block East to Third Ave, continue South to 49th Street

The last day to pre-register online was September 23, 2012.

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NYC-Registration	$110.00
Webcast Registration	$110.00

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Webcast Registration	$210.00

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Webcast Registration	$60.00

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