Entertainment & Sport Conference

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Sexual Harassment in the Entertainment Industry

Moderator:  
Tamara Rice Lave, Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law

Speakers:
Caroline Bettinger-Lopez, Professor of Clinical Legal Education & Director of the Human Rights Clinic, University of Miami School of Law
Ivy Kagan Bierman, Partner, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Laura Rikard, Actress, Director, and Intimacy Choreographer; Cofounder of Theatrical Intimacy Education; Assistant Professor of Acting, Directing, and Stage Movement at the University of Miami
Guilene Theodore, Staff Attorney, Fair Food Standards Council

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Prepping Our Venues for Performances - This panel will discuss topical and business and legal issues inherent in producing, managing, and executing live events. The entertainment industry has seen tremendous rise in demand for unique "experiences". as evidence by the uptick of live music concerts and festivals, pop-up exhibits and galleries, and sporting spectacles. Counsel from both promotional and venue organizations will explore the live-entertainment landscape from talent, insurance, regulatory, and new media (VR/AR) perspectives.

Moderator: 
Erin McNary, Clinical Assistant Professor, Sport Administration, University of Miami School of Education & Human Development

Speakers:   
Gary Alan Wood, Director, Arts Presenting & Live Entertainment, University of Miami Frost School of Music
Scott Becher, Vice President of Partnerships, Carnival Cruise Line
Alejandro Besteiro, Stadium Operations Manager, Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium
Brian Oliver, Director of Business and Legal Affairs, Rolling Loud Festival

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Fashion Law - An insightful discussion about the legal side of the fashion industry and the new laws that are impacting this niche segment of our world. These powerful women will talk about the Federal Trade Commission guidelines for social media influencing and advertising, as well as e-commerce, trademark infringement, and anti-counterfeit initiatives. 

Moderator: Meredith Mendez, Partner, Malloy & Malloy, P.L.

Speakers:
Danielle Garno, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Laura Ganoza, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Laure Sawaya, IP, Commercial & Compliance Counsel at Vince

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - KEYNOTE: Video Games
Video games are an inescapable phenomenon and an unstoppable force. By way of example, annual sales from the distribution of video games far exceeds annual revenue from the distribution of motion pictures; and we have every reason to expect this trend to continue without interruption. Mr. Greenspan will speak on how we got to where we are, and what lies ahead for the creators, publishers and users of video games.

David Greenspan, Lecturer, Santa Clara University School of Law; lead author of the book entitled Mastering the Game: Business and Legal Issues for Video Game Developers

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Financial Decisions in the Sport and Entertainment Industry - This year’s panel will focus on preserving and protecting assets of the successful entertainment and sports client. Social Media makes it virtually impossible for the high profile client to enjoy his or her privacy. However, with proper legal and financial planning, high net-work clients can protect their assets from unnecessary and unwelcome public disclosure and from the claims of their creditors. The panel will discuss various planning techniques and strategies, including the interrelationship of business entities and trusts, both domestic and international, that a celebrity client may implement in order to achieve a comprehensive tax and financial plan.

Moderator: Warren Whisenant, Professor and Department Chair, University of Miami Department of Kinesiology and Sports Sciences, School of Education & Human Development

Speakers:   
Richard Giannotti, Financial Advisor and President, Athlete Asset Management, Global Wealth Management
Darren Heitner, Founder, Heitner Legal; Sports Writer, Inc. Magazine
Gregory Steinmetz, Sports and Entertainment Director, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley

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Representing Creatives - Writers, producers, designers, and all creatives entrepreneurs face challenges and opportunities as social media and new applications create instant, viral, global audiences of unknowns. What used to be "craft," vetted through financial gatekeepers and levels of critique and acceptance from industry experts,  can now be bypassed by a click for anyone who has a phone. What does this mean for lawyers whose clients are working in today’s media environment? How can you maximize your client’s business structure and manage risk? As well, how can you effectively negotiate writer deals when publishers are themselves using self-publishing strategies? The panel will discuss how to navigate the increasing complexity of intellectual property rights, licensing, distribution, branding, endorsement, and sponsorship deals.

Moderator:  
Stuart Silfen, Principal, Stuart Silfen, P.C.        

Speakers:    
Serona Elton, Associate Professor and Department Chair (Music, Media and Industry), Frost School of Music, University of Miami    
David Lagana, Vice President, Lightning One
Ivan Parron, Principal, Parron Law & IP Sports and Talent Agency        
Tom Player, Player Entertainment Law        

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Streaming Services - A discussion highlighting the impact of new and innovative technology and how it is impacting the way consumers are absorbing digital content. The online digital world of songs, movies, television shows, and other various types of media has significantly changed the definition and the scope of rights, as well as the negation of the value of those rights. These individuals, all representing different sectors of the entertainment industry, will provide unique perspectives and approaches taken by the leading companies in the online streaming world.

Moderators: 
Harold Flegelman, Director of the Graduate Program in Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, University of Miami School of Law
Lili Levi, Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law

Speakers:
Lin Cherry, General Counsel, HBO Latin America
Christopher Navarro, Director, Business and Legal Affairs, Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Greg Norman - Director of Business and Legal Affairs, Sony Music Entertainment Global Digital Business
Hernan Pantaleon, Founder, Hernan Pantaleon Abogados
Ana Salas Siegel, General Counsel of NBCUniversal / Telemundo

5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Networking Reception at the Alma Jennings Student Lounge, University of Miami School of Law, open to all speakers and symposium attendees.