Speaking Engagements
The Anatomy of an NAD Challenge
Terri J. Seligman and Eric Unis (NAD) are co-presenters for the session, "The Anatomy of an NAD Challenge" during an ANA Legal Affairs Committee meeting hosted at our New York office. The session will explore the nuts and bolts of pursuing – and defending – an NAD challenge. Terri and Eric will cover the basics and provide actionable insights into practicing before this more-relevant-than-ever self-regulatory forum for competitive advertising challenges. Clients and friends of the firm may use the code LAC2025 to register. Details here.
July 23 2025
Speaking Engagements
Digital Ownership and Consumer Protection in California: Implications of AB 2426
Zachary A. Lewis and Emma C. Smizer present a CLE webinar, “Digital Ownership and Consumer Protection in California: Implications of AB 2426,” hosted by MyLawCLE. Details here.
June 30 2025
Speaking Engagements
Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law
Marcie Cleary speaks on an Entertainment panel during a "Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law" conference hosted by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA). Details here.
June 26 2025
Speaking Engagements
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games
Emma C. Smizer presents the keynote, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games" during the California Society of CPAs' 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. Details here.
June 26 2025
Speaking Engagements
Hollywood & Mexico: Made for the Big Screen
Larissa Calva Ruiz is speaking at the Consul General of Mexico's event, "Hollywood & Mexico: Made for the Big Screen" in Los Angeles, California.
June 25 2025
Speaking Engagements
Ethics in Discovery 2025
Jeremy Bates is a speaker for the Practising Law Institute (PLI) CLE “Ethics in Discovery," online and at PLI in New York. Details here.
June 25 2025
Speaking Engagements
AI, Advertising, and the Future of Creativity
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Hannah E. Taylor are speakers for the session, “AI, Advertising, and the Future of Creativity” during an event sponsored by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) in Cannes, France.
June 17 2025
Speaking Engagements
Generative AI and Legal Ethics
Tyler Maulsby is a panelist for the session, "Generative AI and Legal Ethics" during the New York City Bar Association's 2025 Artificial Intelligence Institute. Details here.
June 16 2025
Speaking Engagements
Humanized Growth in the Era of AI
Matthew R.D. Vittone is a speaker in the session "Humanized Growth in the Era of AI" at the Institute for Real Growth (IRG) Cannes Summit at the Cannes Lions International Festival 2025. With Joe Fireman, OpenAI senior legal counsel, he discusses how CMOs can partner with attorneys when leveraging AI in advertising and marketing campaigns. Details here.
June 15 2025
Speaking Engagements
Current Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel & Those Who Advise Them: Litigation Perspectives
John B. Harris co-chairs a CLE webinar, "Current Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel & Those Who Advise Them: Litigation Perspectives," hosted by the New York City Bar. Details here.
June 9 2025
Speaking Engagements
Passle’s CMO Series Live
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a speaker during Passle's CMO Series Live event in New York City. Details here.
June 5 2025
Speaking Engagements
Lawyers on the Clock
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a panelist for the session "Lawyers on the Clock" during AICP Base Camp Week in New York City. Details here.
June 4 2025
Speaking Engagements
A Conversation with Doug Emhoff
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Roberta Wolff lead a Q&A with former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. They'll talk about how to navigate important advertising and production issues in light of the current political climate. Details here.
June 4 2025
Speaking Engagements
Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Perspectives on Navigating Privacy and Safety Laws
S. Gregory Boyd presents the Fireside Chat "Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Perspectives on Navigating Privacy and Safety Laws" with Sony Interactive Entertainment privacy counsel Amir Eftekharpour at the VGBA Summit at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California.
June 2 2025
Speaking Engagements
Lights, Camera, Lawsuit: Defamation in the Entertainment Industry
Dionne Gordon is a speaker and Emma C. Smizer moderates the CLE presentation "Lights, Camera, Lawsuit: Defamation in the Entertainment Industry" for the Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel (AMEC) event in Frankfurt Kurnit's LA office. The panel looks at risks and strategies surrounding defamation, from development through litigation. Registration and details here.
May 29 2025
Speaking Engagements
Avoid the Pitfalls: Common Mistakes Emerging Designers Make in Running Their Fashion Businesses
Marcie Cleary and Michael Williams present the Masterclass, "Avoid the Pitfalls: Common Mistakes Emerging Designers Make in Running Their Fashion Businesses" during RAISEfashion's 2025 Brand Fellowship Program.
May 28 2025
Speaking Engagements
Demystifying Creative Intelligence
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Matthew R.D. Vittone host the International Advertising Association (IAA) event “Demystifying Creative Intelligence.” Previewing the latest research by the Winterberry Group and IAA North America, and with a panel discussion, the presentation and conversations delve into understanding, explaining and measuring the value of creative investments. Registration and details here.
May 28 2025
Speaking Engagements
Outside Counsel Roundtable: Assessing the Privacy Regulatory Landscape
Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist for the session, "Outside Counsel Roundtable: Assessing the Privacy Regulatory Landscape" during the NAI Summit in San Francisco, CA. Details here.
May 22 2025
Speaking Engagements
Hot Topics in Price and Sale Advertising
Jason Howell is a speaker for the session, "Hot Topics in Price and Sale Advertising" during a program hosted by the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA).
May 21 2025
Events
New York City Bar Association Hospitality Law Event
Larry Welch hosts a New York City Bar Association Hospitality Law Committee event at Frankfurt Kurnit.
May 20 2025
Speaking Engagements
Celebrity Branding - Where Trademark Rights and The Right of “Persona” Meet
Christopher R. Chase moderates the roundtable, "Celebrity Branding - Where Trademark Rights and The Right of "Persona" Meet" at the INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Details here.
May 20 2025
Speaking Engagements
AI-Driven Advertising: Copyright Issues in the New Frontier
Brian G. Murphy is a panelist for the session, "AI-Driven Advertising: Copyright Issues in the New Frontier" during the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Details here.
May 20 2025
Speaking Engagements
Navigating Ethical Challenges for In-House Trademark Practitioners: Privileges, Duties, and Best Practices
Tyler C. Maulsby is a panelist for the session, "Navigating Ethical Challenges for In-House Trademark Practitioners: Privileges, Duties, and Best Practices" during the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Details here.
May 20 2025
Speaking Engagements
Save Yourself From Privacy Buzzword BS
Daniel M. Goldberg is a speaker for the session, "Save Yourself From Privacy Buzzword BS" during AdExchanger's Programmatic I/O: Innovate conference in Las Vegas, NV. Details here.
May 20 2025
Speaking Engagements
Mid-Year in Review: Business and Legal Developments in Entertainment and Media
Zachary A. Lewis presents on a CLE panel, “Mid-Year in Review: Business and Legal Developments in Entertainment and Media,” for the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association at the American Arbitration Association in New York City.
May 14 2025
