Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section - 2010 Annual Meeting Program

Archived Webcast
4.0 MCLE credits in areas of professional practice

Program Agenda and Speakers

Welcoming Remarks
Kenneth M. Swezey, Esq., Section Chair

Program Introduction
Tracey P. Greco-Meyer, Esq., Program Co-Chair

Part One

From Conception to the Public Domain or Perhaps to Infinity and Beyond:  The Life Cycle of Fictional Characters
Distinguished panelists will discuss the life cycle of fictional characters and cover topics such as elements to include to increase a characters’ rights, how to license and expand a character’s image, and what happens when the character’s rights expire.

Moderator: Jay Kogan, Esq.
Panelists: Neil J. Rosini, Esq., Edward H. Rosenthal, Esq., Joseph P. Salvo, Esq., and Kenneth M. Weinrib, Esq.

Part Two

Players Off The Field—How Do You Protect Your Client When Negotiating an Athlete-Driven Merchandising, Endorsement, or New/Traditional Media Deal?
Featuring leading sports marketing and legal experts, this panel will touch on such issues as protecting interests in the athlete’s name and likeness, the role of the agent, and the considerations that go into finding the right match between athlete and sponsor/licensee.

Moderator: Michael Bracken, Esq.
Panelists: Ethan Orlinsky, Esq., Terry Prince, Esq., Peter Welch, Esq. and Stephanie Vardavas, Esq. 

This program was recorded on January 25, 2010 at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting.

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