As there is no "Beer at the Rat" this Thursday, ESLS is holding a happy hour at Town Kitchen & Bar in South Miami from 6:30 to 8:30.
So take a break from your appellate briefs and casenotes, and have an adult beverage... or two... or four.
ESLS Happy Hour @ Town Kitchen & Bar
This Thursday, February 7th
6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.
Town is located at 7301 SW 57th Court in South Miami.
http://www.townkitchenbar.com/
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Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
General Meeting - Tuesday 1/20/08 at 12:30 in Room 352
Head's up everyone!
What: ESLS General Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 29th, 12:30pm
Where: Room 352
Topics: Spring Symposium, another ESLS happy hour, rescheduled Drew Rosenhaus event
See you there!
What: ESLS General Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 29th, 12:30pm
Where: Room 352
Topics: Spring Symposium, another ESLS happy hour, rescheduled Drew Rosenhaus event
See you there!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
REMINDER: David Schwartz TODAY in the Lounge
UM Law alumnus David Schawartz will be speaking today, 11/6/07, in the Student Lounge. Below is his bio.
DAVID B. SCHWARTZ is Vice President of Business Affairs for The Walt Disney Company's Buena Vista Television division, where he works on the cutting edge of new technological distribution platforms for movies and TV shows. David came to Disney after stints at indie film houses Gold Circle Films ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") and Alpine Pictures ("The Convent"), where he handled business and legal affairs work for the production and distribution of numerous feature films.
David's also a creative force in his own right. He co-wrote and co-produced the award-winning feature film "Fighting Gravity"; served as a comedy writer on several syndicated television shows, including the nationally-syndicated sketch-comedy series "The Newz"; and his graphic novel "MELTDOWN", published by Image Comics, was one of the most critically-acclaimed books of 2006.
David earned his Juris Doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1996, where he studied entertainment law on a full-tuition merit scholarship as a Dean's Honor Scholar. As an undergraduate, Mr. Schwartz studied film production and direction at New York University. While a student at NYU, David interned at both Marvel Comics and NBC-TV's "Late Night with David Letterman". David has studied theater at the New World School of the Arts, the Performing and Visual Arts Center, and the South Center for the Arts.
DAVID B. SCHWARTZ is Vice President of Business Affairs for The Walt Disney Company's Buena Vista Television division, where he works on the cutting edge of new technological distribution platforms for movies and TV shows. David came to Disney after stints at indie film houses Gold Circle Films ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") and Alpine Pictures ("The Convent"), where he handled business and legal affairs work for the production and distribution of numerous feature films.
David's also a creative force in his own right. He co-wrote and co-produced the award-winning feature film "Fighting Gravity"; served as a comedy writer on several syndicated television shows, including the nationally-syndicated sketch-comedy series "The Newz"; and his graphic novel "MELTDOWN", published by Image Comics, was one of the most critically-acclaimed books of 2006.
David earned his Juris Doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1996, where he studied entertainment law on a full-tuition merit scholarship as a Dean's Honor Scholar. As an undergraduate, Mr. Schwartz studied film production and direction at New York University. While a student at NYU, David interned at both Marvel Comics and NBC-TV's "Late Night with David Letterman". David has studied theater at the New World School of the Arts, the Performing and Visual Arts Center, and the South Center for the Arts.
Monday, October 1, 2007
REMINDER: ESLS meeting tomorrow, October 2nd
Just a reminder that the next ESLS meeting will be held tomorrow, October 2nd, in Room 209 at 12:30pm. John Bradley, the former chair of the Florida Bar's Entertainment & Sports Law Section will be speaking on a wide range of issues, from sports management to entertainment litigation to IP issues.
See you there!
See you there!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Next Speaker - John Bradley - This Tuesday in Room 209
The next ESLS meeting will be this Tuesday, October 2nd, at 12:30pm in Room 209. John Bradley, of the law firm Bradley & Robinson PL, will be speaking.
John is the former Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section (EASL) of the Florida Bar. His entertainment practice includes representation of musicians, bands, authors, photographers, models, and independent record and publishing companies. His music clients have ranged from local artists to platinum sellers to Grammy-nominated musicians to members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2006, John started his own Sports Management practice, and received admission to the NFLPA as a contract advisor.
John spoke to ESLS last year and gave an outstanding presentation. He's a fun and exciting speaker that really knows how to connect with an audience. So please come this Tuesday to hear all about IP, entertainment litigation, and being an agent.
For more information on John Bradley, go to musiclawattorney.com.
Note: If you haven't paid dues yet, you can slide payment under the door of room 257 (if no one is there) or bring payment to the meeting.
John is the former Chair of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section (EASL) of the Florida Bar. His entertainment practice includes representation of musicians, bands, authors, photographers, models, and independent record and publishing companies. His music clients have ranged from local artists to platinum sellers to Grammy-nominated musicians to members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2006, John started his own Sports Management practice, and received admission to the NFLPA as a contract advisor.
John spoke to ESLS last year and gave an outstanding presentation. He's a fun and exciting speaker that really knows how to connect with an audience. So please come this Tuesday to hear all about IP, entertainment litigation, and being an agent.
For more information on John Bradley, go to musiclawattorney.com.
Note: If you haven't paid dues yet, you can slide payment under the door of room 257 (if no one is there) or bring payment to the meeting.
Monday, September 24, 2007
ESLS Happy Hour!!!
ESLS Happy Hour!!!!
This Thursday, September 27th, at Titanic Brewery from 6-8pm.
As there is no Beer at the Rat this week, come to Titanic and get your drink on with the Entertainment & Sports Law Society!!!
This Thursday, September 27th, at Titanic Brewery from 6-8pm.
As there is no Beer at the Rat this week, come to Titanic and get your drink on with the Entertainment & Sports Law Society!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
ABA Forum Program, Ethical Dilemmas Representing High Profile Celebrity Clients
DATE:
June 19, 2007
LOCATION:
The Recording Academy
3402 Pico Blvd. * Santa Monica, CA
Free parking is available. Please enter through The Recording Academy's gate. Additional parking is available at the back.
ABOUT:
This program will educate the attendees about the ethical challenges attorneys face when representing high profile entertainment clients and what alternatives exist to prevent problems from occuring and to address problems when they arise. The panel will focus on such topics as celebrity clients with substance abuse problems, confidentiality issues, media spotlight, gag orders, celebrity entourages, and handling criminal issues.
MODERATOR:
Gary A. Watson, Entertainment Transactional Attorney
Gary A. Watson & Associates, PC * Los Angeles, CA
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Sheila Balkan, Criminologist
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen D. Barnes, Entertainment Transactional Attorney
Barnes Morris Klein Mark Yorn Barnes & Levine P.C. * Santa Monica, CA
Anthony Brooklier, Criminal Defense Attorney
Marks & Brooklier * Los Angeles, CA
Harold Owens, Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services
MusiCares Foundation *Santa Monica, CA
Michael J. Plonsker, Entertainment Litigation Attorney
Dreier Stein & Kahan LLP * Santa Monica, CA
For more information:
http://www.abanet.org/forums/entsports/flyer/index.html
June 19, 2007
LOCATION:
The Recording Academy
3402 Pico Blvd. * Santa Monica, CA
Free parking is available. Please enter through The Recording Academy's gate. Additional parking is available at the back.
ABOUT:
This program will educate the attendees about the ethical challenges attorneys face when representing high profile entertainment clients and what alternatives exist to prevent problems from occuring and to address problems when they arise. The panel will focus on such topics as celebrity clients with substance abuse problems, confidentiality issues, media spotlight, gag orders, celebrity entourages, and handling criminal issues.
MODERATOR:
Gary A. Watson, Entertainment Transactional Attorney
Gary A. Watson & Associates, PC * Los Angeles, CA
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Sheila Balkan, Criminologist
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen D. Barnes, Entertainment Transactional Attorney
Barnes Morris Klein Mark Yorn Barnes & Levine P.C. * Santa Monica, CA
Anthony Brooklier, Criminal Defense Attorney
Marks & Brooklier * Los Angeles, CA
Harold Owens, Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services
MusiCares Foundation *Santa Monica, CA
Michael J. Plonsker, Entertainment Litigation Attorney
Dreier Stein & Kahan LLP * Santa Monica, CA
For more information:
http://www.abanet.org/forums/entsports/flyer/index.html
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