(Webcast) Advanced Topics in Licensing of Publicity Rights

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Program Co-Chairs:
Mehdi Ansari
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Laurie Curnes
Director, ESPN Business Affairs
Caitlin Hannibal
Senior Manager, Business Affairs & Legal, iNDEMAND

  • The panel will help practitioners spot and address advanced and emerging topics in licensing of publicity rights, including clauses that are controversial or are typically hotly negotiated (e.g., termination rights for bad behavior, how to treat existing third party licensees, review/approval rights over collateral), challenges in enforcement (particularly overseas), and more.

    Program Fee: $79 for Members | $179 for Nonmembers

    Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • Brian Fogarty
    VP, Global IP Litigation and Brand Protection
    Nike, Inc.

    Joi Garner
    EVP & General Counsel
    National Basketball Players Association

    Hrishi Karthikeyan
    Senior VP & Assistant General Counsel
    National Basketball Association

  • TBD

  • New York: 1.0 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 1.0 General
    California: 1.0 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Sports Law, Eleanor M. Lackman & Ethan G. Orlinsky, Co-Chairs

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org