Title:
Eleventh Annual Media & Entertainment Law Symposium
Description:
Eleventh Annual Media & Entertainment Law Symposium
Description:
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Panel 1: The From Page to Screen: The Law and Art of Adaptation
will explore how lawyers enable creators to adapt novels and other written works for film, television, and audiobooks. Panelists will examine copyright and other IP considerations, content licensing agreements, and recent high-profile production deals shaping the field. The discussion will highlight the practical challenges and best practices for attorneys representing studios, authors, and other creatives navigating the intersection of law, art, and storytelling.
- Panel 2: The Right of Publicity and Celebrity in the Digital Age will examine the evolving legal and ethical challenges surrounding privacy and the right of publicity. The panel will explore how courts, legislators, and industry professionals are addressing the use of name, image, and likeness in an era of AI-generated content and deepfakes. The discussion will highlight emerging laws on the right of publicity and the negotiation of privacy in entertainment contracts.
- Panel 3: Blurred Lines: Sampling, Interpolations, and Emerging Issues in Music Copyright Law will explore how modern music copyright law is evolving in response to disputes over sampling, interpolations, and emerging technologies. As conflicts grow, courts and creators must draw the line between lawful inspiration and infringement. Panelists will examine current trends in infringement claims, the financial and practical implications of clearing rights, and the legal uncertainties raised by emerging technologies. The discussion will also address best practices for sampling and rights clearance, as well as how copyright law may evolve as AI becomes a regular part of music creation.
Date/Time:
Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
8:30 AM - 1:15 PM (ET)
Eastern Time
On Zoom or In-Person at Fordham Law School, 150 West 62nd Street, NYC
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The Fordham Media & Entertainment Law Society (MELS) is a student-run organization that is active in the entertainment community at large and is dedicated to supporting students passionate about the law and business of film, music, publishing, art, theatre, and digital and interactive media. Our Annual Symposium brings together influential leaders with a range of expertise to explore cutting-edge legal issues and offers a unique opportunity for professionals, practitioners, and academia across the media and entertainment industry to learn and build relationships with one another.
Credit:
CLE credit for this program is pending in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 transitional and nontransitional professional practice credit. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.
On Zoom or In-Person at Fordham Law School, 150 West 62nd Street, NYC
Register Now!
By:
The Fordham Media & Entertainment Law Society (MELS) is a student-run organization that is active in the entertainment community at large and is dedicated to supporting students passionate about the law and business of film, music, publishing, art, theatre, and digital and interactive media. Our Annual Symposium brings together influential leaders with a range of expertise to explore cutting-edge legal issues and offers a unique opportunity for professionals, practitioners, and academia across the media and entertainment industry to learn and build relationships with one another.
Credit:
CLE credit for this program is pending in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 transitional and nontransitional professional practice credit. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.
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