AMEC Events
Here we list member-only events, outside networking events, and the Annual Law and Justice International Film Festival Counsel of the Year Awards
2023 COUNSEL OF THE YEAR AWARDS
January 19, 2023.
Manhattan Beach Country Club, 1330 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
5:00 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals & VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. Reception: Specialty Cocktails & Multi-Cuisine Grazing Stations
7:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Attire: Formal Business/Court Attire or “California Formal”
For more information, click here
UPCOMING AND PRIOR EVENTS
AMEC’S WOMEN WHO LEAD HOLIDAY PARTY – BENEFIT FOR THE ANIMALS
*Date: *December 10, 2022
*Time: *11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*Location: * Kindred Spirits Care Farm, 11001 Farralone Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
*Tickets: * $75.00 per person [Check the AMEC emails sent to all members which contain the registration link!]
Please join AMEC’s Women Who Lead Committee for a Holiday Brunch at Kindred Spirits Care Farm – a 7-acre park filled with ancient oaks and rescued farm animals. The goats, sheep, alpacas, and pigs are more than happy to eat the fresh fruits and veggies you offer, and you will be thrilled with the delicious vegan buffet provided by the chef. (Kids are also welcome.)
AMEC will purchase a ticket for the first two law students who RSVP to Monique at mhappy@theamec.org.
HURRY – This event is limited to 30 people and will be sure to hit capacity.
We look forward to seeing you on December 10th!
AMEC’S Women Who Lead Advisory Board Event: Fall Wine Soirée
Join AMEC’s Women Who Lead Advisory Board for an evening of wine and networking on Akerman LLP’s beautiful terrace located in DTLA. We’ll sample some wines with some tasty food pairings (vegan options will be available). We also encourage attendees to bring their own favorite bottle of wine to sample against other wines in a voting competition. The guest that brings the most delectable wine will win a prize!
We’re going to have fun, so please plan ahead by taking an Uber, Lyft or taxi. We look forward to seeing you there!
Where: Akerman LLP, 601 W. 5th Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90071
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Pricing: AMEC Members; $25, Non-Members $30
Registration: Click Here
Parking: The closest parking is at the US Bank Tower next door to Akerman’s office building. The entry to the parking lot is located at 633 Hope Place ($15 after 4:00 pm). Another alternative is the public parking lot at the L.A. Public Library located at 524 South Flower Street ($8.00 after 4:00 pm).
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Production Counsel: Getting to Lights, Camera, Action!
Presented by:
ELIPS Section
Program Title:
Production Counsel: Getting to Lights, Camera, Action!
Program Date:
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Time:
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CLE Credit:
1 hour CLE Credit
Note: CLE Certificates will be emailed approx. 7-10 business days after the webinar.
Program Description:
Go behind the scenes with a production attorney, talent attorney, producer, and studio executive as they discuss what it takes – legally speaking- to get actors in front of the camera (and more!) for an audio-visual production.
Panelists:
Karyn Edwards, Director, Business & Legal Affairs | Netflix
Dete Meserve, Principal & CEO | Wind Dancer Films
Thora Leiken, Senior Attorney | Business Affairs, Inc.
Malcom Ranger-Murdock, Associate Attorney | Business Affairs, Inc.
Moderator: Stephen Monas, President & CEO | Business Affairs, Inc.
Prices:
| CLE+ Members | Free |
| Law Students | Free |
| ELIPS Section Members | $25.00 |
| AMEC Women Who Lead | $25.00 |
| LACBA Members | $35.00 |
| All Others | $50.00 |
Once you have completed your LACBA registration, on the date of the event you will receive a link from Zoom 2 hours before the event that will allow you to join the webinar directly. In order to receive participatory CLE credit, registrants must participate in the webinar via Zoom. LACBA cannot provide CLE credit to those who only listen to the program audio by phone. Individuals wishing to receive CLE credit must register independently.
Important Information:
Please log in to Zoom at least 10 minutes before the program time. You will receive a certificate of attendance via email in 7-10 business days.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Developments in the Mediation and Settlement of Entertainment and Intellectual Property Cases
| Developments in the Mediation and Settlement of Entertainment and Intellectual Property Cases |
|
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom Webinar 1 hour of CLE Credit |
| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
|
Presented by: Program Title: Program Date: Time: CLE Credit: Program Description: Topics include: Panelists: Prices: |
| REGISTRATION CODE – 041222ELI |
|
Once you have completed your LACBA registration, on the date of the event you will receive a link from Zoom that will allow you to join the webinar directly. In order to receive participatory CLE credit, registrants must participate in the webinar via Zoom. LACBA cannot provide CLE credit to those who only listen to the program audio by phone. Individuals wishing to receive CLE credit must register independently.
|
| Development in the Mediation and Settlement…, 041222ELI, FJ, 04/12/22 |
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom Webinar LACBA – Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section – First Amendment Law Year in Review
| First Amendment Law Year in Review | Wednesday, March 9, 2022
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom Webinar 1 hour of CLE Credit
|
Monday, January 31, 2022 - 2021 Entertainment Law Year in Review
| Monday, January 31, 2022
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom Webinar 1 hour of CLE Credit
|
||
|
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
||
| Presented by: ELIP Section and AMEC Women Who Lead Program Description: Panelists: Moderator: Price: |
||
|
REGISTRATION CODE – 013122ELI |
||
| Once you have completed your LACBA registration, on the date of the event you will receive a link from Zoom that will allow you to join the webinar directly. In order to receive participatory CLE credit, registrants must participate in the webinar via Zoom. LACBA cannot provide CLE credit to those who only listen to the program audio by phone. Individuals wishing to receive CLE credit must register independently.
Important Information:
|
Tuesday December 14: (12:30-1:30 PM):Look Into My Crystal Ball: Entertainment Privacy & Cybersecurity Trends in 2022
-
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
1 hour of General CLE Credit
Presented by:
LACBA ELIP Section, Privacy & Cybersecurity Section, and Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel, Women Who Lead Board (AMEC/WWL)Program Title:
Look Into My Crystal Ball: Entertainment Privacy & Cybersecurity Trends in 2022Program Date:
Tuesday, December 14, 2021Time:
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.CLE Credit:
1.0 hr. CLE Credit
Note: CLE Certificates will be emailed approx. 7-10 business days after the webinarJoin us as we discuss critical matters that will affect your future, including new state privacy laws and how to prepare for their enforcement in 2023, trends in ransomware and data breach preparedness, and federal developments, including incident response reporting, ransomware reporting, and a federal data privacy law.
Speakers:
Peter Z. Stockburger, Partner, Denton’s US LLP
Allison J. Bender, Partner, Denton’s US LLPPrice:
CLE+ Member: Free
Law Students: Free
ELIP & Privacy Section Member: $25
AMEC Member: $25
LACBA Member: $35
All Others: $50
REGISTRATION CODE – 121421ELIOnce you have completed your LACBA registration, on the date of the event you will receive a link from Zoom that will allow you to join the webinar directly. In order to receive participatory CLE credit, registrants must participate in the webinar via Zoom. LACBA cannot provide CLE credit to those who only listen to the program audio by phone. Individuals wishing to receive CLE credit must register independently.
Important Information:
Please log in to Zoom at least 10 minutes before the program time.Look Into My Crystal Ball…, 121421ELI, FJ, 12/14/21
Thursday November 30: (12:30-1:30 PM): The Good, The Bad, and the NiFTy: The Wild West of NFTS, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and IP Rights: Learn all about NFTs blockchain and cryptocurrency, how they are different from but co-exist with each other, and are creating a new wild west for many different segments of the entertainment industry
The Future of Video Games: Augmented/Virtual Reality and NFTs:
Join Veda Cruz from Gearbox Software and Janna Smith from Facebook Reality Labs as Yen-Shyang Tseng of ESG Law moderates a lively discussion about their stellar experience in the industry, and recent developments, including AR/VR and blockchain/NFTs in games, and the unique legal issues, benefits, and downsides of these and other developments.
Thursday November 4: Techtainment 7.0 (LACBA and AMEC members receive discounted rates!)
- The Future of Video Games: Augmented/Virtual Reality and NFTs:
Join Veda Cruz from Gearbox Software and Janna Smith from Facebook Reality Labs as Yen-Shyang Tseng of ESG Law moderates a lively discussion about their stellar experience in the industry, and recent developments, including AR/VR and blockchain/NFTs in games, and the unique legal issues, benefits, and downsides of these and other developments.
Monday November 1: (12:30-1:30 PM): The Future of Video Games: Augmented/Virtual Reality and NFTs: Join Veda Cruz from Gearbox Software and Janna Smith from Facebook Reality Labs as Yen-Shyang Tseng of ESG Law
- The Future of Video Games: Augmented/Virtual Reality and NFTs:
Join Veda Cruz from Gearbox Software and Janna Smith from Facebook Reality Labs as Yen-Shyang Tseng of ESG Law moderates a lively discussion about their stellar experience in the industry, and recent developments, including AR/VR and blockchain/NFTs in games, and the unique legal issues, benefits, and downsides of these and other developments.
Thursday October 28 (5:30PM-6:30 PM) - Discussion Panel ahwa Ghebre-Ab, EVP, Chief Ethics & Legal Compliance at Lionsgate will moderate a discussion with Michelle Strowhiro, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery and Jessica Johnson, National Director of Entertainment Contracts at SAG-AFTRA
Don’t be scared – be prepared! The Entertainment Industry Returns to Work: While the work hasn’t stopped throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has changed. Join us for a timely roundtable with industry leaders on the issues facing the entertainment industry’s shifting employment and deal-making landscape. Rahwa Ghebre-Ab, EVP, Chief Ethics & Legal Compliance at Lionsgate will moderate a discussion with Michelle Strowhiro, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery and Jessica Johnson, National Director of Entertainment Contracts at SAG-AFTRA ranging from hybrid work to vaccine mandates to Return to Work agreements. This event qualifies for 1 Ethics CLE Credit in Ethics.
Thursday, October 28, 2021 - Don't Be Scared - Be Prepared! The Entertainment Industry Returns to Work
Thursday, October 28, 2021
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
- hour of Ethics Credit
*PROGRAM DESCRIPTION*
Presented by:
LACBA ELIP Section & Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel, Women Who Lead Board (AMEC/WWL)
Program Title:
Don’t Be Scared – Be Prepared! The Entertainment Industry Returns to Work
Program Date:
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Time:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
CLE Credit:
1.0 hr. CLE Credit, including Ethics
Note: CLE Certificates will be emailed 7-10 business days after the webinar
While the work hasn’t stopped throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has changed. Join us for a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on the issues facing the entertainment industry’s shifting employment and deal-making landscape. As we round the corner on year 2 of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the entertainment industry has had to wrestle with the rapidly changing employment landscape – both in corporate offices and on set. As entertainment studios, talent agencies, and unions prepare for the eventual return to corporate offices and the evolving conditions of the return to set, this roundtable will offer the opportunity to discuss topics ranging from hybrid work to vaccine mandates to Return to Work agreements, with industry experts.
Speaker:
Michelle Strowhiro, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Jessica Johnson, National Director of Entertainment Contracts, SAG-AFTRA
Brittany Hveem, Head of Business Affairs, Hulu Originals
Moderator:
Rahwa Ghebre-Ab, EVP, Chief Ethics & Legal Compliance, Lionsgate
Price:
CLE+ Member: Free
Law Students: Free
ELIP Section Member: $25
AMEC/WWL Member: $25
LACBA Member: $35
All Others: $50
REGISTRATION CODE – 102821ELI
Once you have completed your LACBA registration, on the date of the event you will receive a link from Zoom that will allow you to join the webinar directly. In order to receive participatory CLE credit, registrants must participate in the webinar via Zoom. LACBA cannot provide CLE credit to those who only listen to the program audio by phone. Individuals wishing to receive CLE credit must register independently.
Important Information:
Please log in to Zoom at least 10 minutes before the program time.
Don’t Be Scared – Be Prepared, 102821ELI, FJ, 10/28/21
Thursday, September 30th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The LACBA Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section (ELIPS) and Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC) Women Who Lead board invite you to attend our jointly sponsored in-person social.
The LACBA Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section (ELIPS) and Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC) Women Who Lead board invite you to attend our jointly sponsored in-person social.
When:
Thursday, September 30th, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
Where:
The Alley Lounge in Culver City, 12223 W Washington Blvd, LA 90066
What:
Catch up with old friends who you haven’t seen in a while, and make some new ones, in a safe, beautiful and fun outdoor “backyard”!
Free to attend! Food & beverage available for purchase ($7 tacos! $7 margaritas & more!)
Note: Due to COVID guidelines, all guests must wear masks while indoors at all times. While the event will be held outdoors, all attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend.
Please RSVP to ensure we have an accurate headcount – we look forward to seeing you!
We will be organizing more socially distanced events and outdoor activities this year.
Stay tuned, and keep track of our calendar.
Wednesday September 29, 2021 • 3:00 p.m. EST • via Zoom Troutman Pepper's Women’s Leadership Committee is sponsoring a conversation, moderated by Joan Arnold, focusing on Cross Border Transactions
Cross Border Transactions & Considerations
September 29, 2021 • 3:00 p.m. EST • via Zoom
Troutman Pepper’s Women’s Leadership Committee is sponsoring a conversation, moderated by Joan Arnold, focusing on Cross Border Transactions. Join us for an interactive discussion among female partners, in which we will define cross border transactions, and address how each of the partner’s particular area of law plays a key role. We will be focusing on cross border M&A, and we’ll have an interactive conversation discussing particular areas of concern and how to approach them in advising on the deal. We’ll also address what we see as potentially on the horizon that may change cross border transactions.
Learn more about this event topics and speakers by clicking here:
Wednesday May 19, 2021 from 7 – 9 pm The AMEC Women Who Lead Board invites you to attend A Night of Trivia and Conversation
The AMEC Women Who Lead Board invites you to attend
A Night of Trivia and Conversation
Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at our upcoming virtual event on May 19 from 7-9 pm. We will divide into groups and play trivia hosted by Brain Bash Trivia for the first hour and then socialize and network for the second hour. Please bring your own glass of wine or preferred beverage and prepare to laugh and have fun with the ladies and gents of AMEC.
When: Wednesday May 19, 2021 from 7 – 9 pm
Where: Via Zoom
Price: $10 for current AMEC members; $15 for non-members
(Zoom Meeting details emailed upon registration)
ABA INTERNATIONAL LAW SECTION ANNUAL MEETING - LOS ANGELES September 9 – 11, 2020
The Planning Committee is also developing “value added” programs for Wednesday, September 9, 2020, that are expected to feature international arbitration and the rule of law and will lead up to the Conference Welcome Reception that evening at the Millennium Biltmore. Three tracks and about 24 panels are contemplated, including plenary sessions, for the formal conference programming on Thursday and Friday, September 10 and 11, 2020.
Links to the proposal forms can be found here: http://maestro.abanet.org/trk/click?ref=z11aidwdq5_0-3f456x3f7393x& and https://americanbar.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8euq4cgot4BsYrb
AMEC members have been asked to identify potential key-note speakers for the conference from the Media and Entertainment industry. The Committee is looking for high-profile speakers for the plenary sessions and general counsel to speak on panels. If you would like to suggest a panel or volunteer as a speaker please contact Co-Chair Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Mikhail@anticorruptioneducation.org or submit a proposal at this link:
http://maestro.abanet.org/trk/click?ref=z11aidwdq5_0-3f456x3f7393x&
and
https://americanbar.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8euq4cgot4BsYrb
Sheppard Mullin and AMEC Emerging Leaders Advisory Board presents… “Podcasting Issues in 2020” Date: Monday July 20th, 1:00 PM
“Podcasting Issues in 2020”
Date: Monday July 20th, 1 PM via Zoom
Panelists:
Seema Vora Kamath
Associate, Sheppard Mullin
Gordon Firemark
Entertainment Attorney and Producer and Host: Entertainment Law Update Podcast
Brandon Bauman
Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Spotify
**This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
Webinar - THE CARES ACT AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10 a.m. (PST)
THE CARES ACT AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
10 a.m. (PST)
The most extensive federal government response to the COVID-19 crisis, the CARES Act, was set forth to provide economic assistance for Americans and small businesses, and to preserve jobs for our industries. Although the funds in these programs are tapped, such programs are expected to be replenished as part of additional legislation. Among the many components of the plan, entertainment and media companies can especially benefit from programs under the Small Business Administration and Paycheck Protection Program to survive the negative economic impact of this unprecedented crisis. During this webinar, the panelists will discuss the unique characteristics of the entertainment and media industry that affect the application process for a CARES loan. Topics to be discussed include:
-What aspects of the industry qualify for the loan
-Determining the qualifying entity for subsidiaries
-How to calculate the loan amount
-Pointers to best structure the loan application
-Certification obligations and requirements
Alissa Miller, Partner, Entertainment, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Vanessa Roman, Partner, Entertainment, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
This program is pending for 1.0 New York PP/PM credits, 1.0 general California, New Jersey and Texas credits. Applications will be made in Virginia as necessary. Akin Gump offers CLE credit in the following jurisdictions where the firm has an office: California, New York, Texas and Virginia. Akin Gump is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider, has been certified as an Accredited Provider by the New York State CLE Boards and is an Accredited Sponsor for the State Bar of Texas.
A registration link for this webinar will be provided shortly.
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK MCLE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ATTORNEYS
Webinar - COVID INSURANCE CLAIMS: CHALLENGES FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10 a.m. (PST)
COVID INSURANCE CLAIMS: CHALLENGES FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
10 a.m. (PST)
This webinar will address the various COVID-19 issues arising under property insurance and liability insurance policies. In particular, the panel will discuss Business Interruption, Civil Authority, and Contingent Liability coverages under typical commercial property policies. The topics will include the impact of virus exclusions that may exist in particular policies. The panelists will summarize the claims asserted by policyholders in litigation throughout the US as well as insurer responses. In addition, the program will review the state and federal legislative proposals as well as executive and regulatory orders concerning coverage for COVID-19 business interruption losses. As part of that discussion, the webinar will address the potential constitutional issues presented by certain of the proposed legislation.
Robert Lewin, Co-Chair of Insurance and Reinsurance Group, Stroock
Julie Nevins, Special Counsel, Stroock
Here’s the link to register for this webinar – https://stroock.webex.com/stroock/onstage/g.php?MTID=e21914a27a7104c484606d8643455541c
NY MCLE: 1.0 Professional Practice; CA MCLE, 1.0 General. Attorneys seeking CLE credit must complete and return the affirmation form as directed.
Webinar - OPENING HOLLYWOOD: WHAT US MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT EMPLOYERS SHOULD BE THINKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11 a.m. (PST)
OPENING HOLLYWOOD: WHAT US MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT EMPLOYERS SHOULD BE THINKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
11 a.m. (PST)
In this webinar, the panelists will discuss challenges US entertainment industry employers will face when bringing employees back into the workplace while maintaining appropriate safety. The panel will discuss key considerations for employers to address in planning for a reopening of the workplace, such as:
-Government Orders
-Timing
-Workplace Safety & Prevention Strategies
-Testing & Health Screening
-Litigation Mitigation
Michael Brewer, Partner and Co-chair of the US Employment Disputes Group and North American Employment Disputes Group, Baker Mckenzie
Susan Eandi, Partner, Head of Global Employment and Labor Law practice group for North America, and Chair of the California Labor & Employment practice group, Baker McKenzie
Robin Samuel, Partner, Employment Practice Group, Baker McKenzie
Here’s the link to register for this webinar – https://bakermckenzie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uUACb0HNTvuM2FchmTaeTg
Approved for 1.0 general California CLE credit, 1.0 general Illinois CLE credit, 1.0 areas of professional practice New York CLE credit, and 1.0 general Texas CLE credit. Participants requesting CLE for other states will receive Uniform CLE Certificates. Baker & McKenzie LLP is a California and Illinois CLE approved provider. Baker & McKenzie LLP has been certified by the New York State CLE Board as an accredited provider in the state of New York for the period 12/12/18-12/11/21. This program is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted New York attorneys. Baker & McKenzie LLP is an accredited sponsor, approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.
**While CLE/CPD credit may be pre-approved in certain jurisdictions, final CLE/CPD accreditation approval is anticipated, but not guaranteed.
THE ASSOCIATION OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNSEL & JAMS PRESENT A COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR ON COVID-19’S IMPACT ON HOLLYWOOD DEAL-MAKING - Tuesday, April, 21, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST)
PRESENT A COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR ON
COVID-19’S IMPACT ON HOLLYWOOD DEAL-MAKING
Tuesday, April, 21, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Register Now
Young Entertainment Professionals April 17th, 2020 @ 6PM
ARTS DISTRICT BREWING COMPANY
828 TRACTION AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
– Food
– House Draft Drinks
– Interactive Games
*Networking with up and coming young professionals varying in the fields of Business, Law, & Entertainment
AMEC & Nishith Desai Associates welcome you to the Inaugural seminar on Navigating Disputes in India - Feb 26, 2020
“LITERTAINMENT”
Discussions on
Contractual Pitfalls | Contours of Investigations | Enforcement of US Judgments & Awards in India
CA MCLE Credit to be provided
Save The Date: February 26, 2020
Timing: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm followed by Cocktails
Venue: JAMS Century City Resolution Center, 1925 Century Park East,
14th Floor, The Watt Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Who Should attend: In-house Counsel, Transactional Attorneys, Business Affairs Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Litigators **
(**The session content and topic shall be equally relevant for non-Media Entertainment lawyers for understanding contractual pitfalls and navigating disputes in India. We welcome one and all to join us at the event.)
Introduction
The US remains one of India’s most important business partners, with the US-India corridor abuzz with activity. Strong story telling & compelling content, the proliferation of 4G, popularization of social media and rapid increase in smart phone users in India are some factors which have opened-up plenty of business opportunities for US companies in India. The entry of media giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Spotify fortifies the commitment that M&E businesses have made to make the Indian market a constant in their business plans and tap the massive consumer base it offers. The focus of the corporates has moved from only exploring market potential to active deal making, maintaining safer workplace environment and navigating contractual disputes.
Our endeavor is to bring together the business heads and lawyers focusing on the M & E Industry, to discuss, ideate and innovate with us. During the focused agenda of the event, the panelists shall discuss the three facets of handling crisis creatively and effectively in India- an anticipate, prevent and cure approach. The panelists shall share their experience on
- Anticipate potential contractual pitfalls and IP issues from a litigation lens
- Solving the conundrums of choice of law, selection of seat and venue of arbitrations & exclusivity of courts
- Creative solutions & effective handling of contractual disputes with the aid of alternate tools for recovery like insolvency procedures
- Handling internal and partner investigations in India addressing potential frauds and ethics complaints (including matters flowing from the whistle blower complaints and the “#MeToo” movement)
- Effectively reducing dispute resolution time frame to 18/24 months using the newly formed commercial courts
- Mechanisms to ease the enforcement of commercial judgments from non-reciprocating countries like US
The business and dispute resolution ecosystem is evolving and has seen a paradigm shift. Join us as the experts discuss and deliberate on the above and help you avoid and navigate disputes in India creatively and efficiently.
2020 Counsel of the Year Awards – January 23, 2020
Event Details
Red Carpet Arrivals 5:00 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m.
Attire: Black Tie Optional
About the Event
– Presented by The Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC).
– Thursday, January 23,2020
– Venue: Manhattan Beach Country Club.
– Recognizing the role of attorneys in the judicial process, popular culture and entertainment industry.
– Expected attendance: 300 participants.
Event Demographics
– AMEC mailing list of 14,000 senior legal and business executives in entertainment industry.
– Past attendees and honorees have included: NBC/Universal, Warner Brothers, Sony, MGM, Paramount, Electronic Arts, Writers Guild, Creative Artists Agency, SAG/AFTRA, Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Lincoln Center, etc.
– Expected attendance at Festival and Awards: 300.
– Media includes entertainment, international, regional and local.
– Past sponsors include: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Korn Ferry Intl., Screen Actors Guild and major international law firms.
Event Contact
Aisha Harris
Office 310.432.0550 aharris@theamec.org
1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 210
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
AMEC’s Women Who Lead Advisory Board, in collaboration with Women’s Voices Now - Monday, November 18th at 7:00 PM
Another evening of career advice and networking, this time focused on giving attorneys and filmmakers an opportunity to provide each other with general advice for finding success in the entertainment industry.
Where: BuzzFeed’s office in Hollywood (1140 N. Citrus Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038)
When: Monday, November 18th at 7:00 PM
(Registration will begin at 6:30 PM)
Registration will be followed by a mini-speed networking session to begin promptly at 7:00 PM
We’ll then break into smaller groups to be led by accomplished filmmakers and entertainment attorneys (including attorneys-turned-filmmakers and filmmakers-turned-attorneys) who will share their career stories, share their career development tips, and answer your career-related questions.
These speakers include:
Grace Duplissea (SVP, Business & Legal Affairs, The H Collective)
Phillip Rosen (Founder & Principal, Rosen Law Group, P.C.)
Grace Santos (Filmmaker)
Please make a donation to:
WOMEN’S VOICES NOW
* The information obtained at the meeting is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. The purpose of the event is for attorneys and filmmakers to network and share stories regarding career development.
Holiday MixerCome join your fellow entertainment attorneys for networking and drinks - Monday, November 4th, 2019
When: Monday, November 4th, 2019
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Where: Above SIXTY (SIXTY Beverly Hill 9360 Wilshire Blvd
We will be accepting donations for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Please see list of approved donation items:
Cash donations will also be accepted and we will purchase gift cards with them.
AMEC proudly supports the USC Gould School of Law - Beverly Hills Bar Association 2019 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business - Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: The USC University Park Campus
What: Network with over 700 entertainment professionals!
The Institute will feature luncheon keynote speakerFX Networks Chairman John Landgraf and Bruce Ramer in a
special lunch conversation on the state of the Industry, along with dozens of other entertainment Industry players.
The 2019 Institute’s theme, “Implosion/Explosion: Shockwaves of Change in Entertainment,” will focus on how to make
the most of the constantly evolving entertainment landscape.This year’s sessions will cover:
– how the internet impacts content and society
– the rise of the trillion dollar companies and the M&A view ahead
– legal jeopardies that cause nightmares for entertainment lawyers
– the challenges facing the musical artist and their representation team
– addressing the challenge of unlicensed uses
– making sense of fair use law and its application
– co-financing and marketing films for maximum US/China box office
– the latest deal-making trends, pitfalls and challenges
– ethics rule changes affecting entertainment lawyers
– the Talent Agencies Act and how it impacts attorneys
6.25 hours of CLE credit, including 3 hourslegal ethics creditfor lawyers, and 5 hours of CPE credit will be available.
Exhibit at or sponsor the 2019 Institute!
Call us at (213) 821-3580, email us at cle@law.usc.edu, or visit us online at http://gould.usc.edu/cle/entertainment.
We look forward to seeing you on October 26! #USCLawEnt
USC Gould School of Law Continuing Legal Education
A tradition of excellence addressing today’s issues
REGISTER NOW
The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel's Emerging Leaders Board will be hosting a conversation on Brand Protection in the Digital Age - Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel’s Emerging Leaders Board will be hosting a conversation on Brand Protection in the Digital Age
Topics that will be covered include:
– IP protection and enforcement in digital spaces
– Legal considerations for working with social media influencers
– Contractual morality clauses
Rollin Ransom of Sidley Austin LLP
Hannah Taylor of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Jaia Thomas , Sports/Entertainment Attorney; Founder, Diverse Representation
Event Information:
Where: Sidley Austin LLP,
1999 Avenue of the Stars, 17th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
6:00 PM: Check-in (Wine/beer and light hors d’oeuvres will be served)
6:30 – 7:30 PM: Presentation
$25.00 – Members
$30.00 – Non-Members
Parking Information:
Available at the Westfield Century City Mall
ENTER PROMO CODE: AMECELB FOR $5 OFF