Speaking Engagements
Hot Topics in Advertising and Marketing Law
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum will be chairing the New York City Bar Association’s annual “Hot Topics in Advertising and Marketing Law” program. The program, which will be held virtually, will include speakers from the Federal Trade Commission, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, the National Advertising Division, the International Chamber of Commerce Marketing and Advertising Commission, and others. Registration information is available here.
November 14 2025
Speaking Engagements
IAB State Privacy Law Summit 2025
At the IAB State Privacy Law Summit 2025 in New York City, Caren Decter is a speaker on the panel "2025 Enforcement Trends: Lessons for a Year of Enforcement Activity." The panelists provide an overview of key 2025 enforcement trends, examine how enforcement is clarifying key provisions in state privacy laws, and share strategies for meeting emerging regulatory expectations. In the session "Fireside Chat with NY State Regulator on Children's Privacy Laws," Daniel M. Goldberg discusses privacy topics with Ashley Tan, Special Counsel, Regulations, Economic Divison, New York State Office of the Attorney General. Details here.
November 13 2025
Speaking Engagements
The Games Keep Changing: Global Compliance in a Localized World
Emma Smizer will speak at the GamesBeat Next Conference in San Francisco, California. She joins the panel titled “The Game Keeps Changing: Global Compliance in a Localized World,” which explores the shifting landscape of policy and regulation in the gaming industry and how companies can turn compliance challenges into strategic opportunities. More details here.
November 13 2025
Speaking Engagements
Game of Phones: Protecting Kids in the Digital Realm
Maria Nava and Emma Smizer present a panel at the Privacy + Security Forum in Washington D.C. Titled "game of Phones: Protecting Kids in the Digital Realm", this session will explore the recent legislation aimed at protecting minors online and how these laws are reshaping monetization straetgies like ads and in-app purchases. The panel will also touch on the role of AI systems, the use of children's data in programming algorithms, and how companies are adapting to the increasing legal and public pressure to prioritize youth privacy and safety. Registration and the forum shceudle can be found here.
November 12 2025
Speaking Engagements
2025 Gotham EDU Film and Media Career Development Program
Sasha Levites will be speaking at the 2025 Gotham EDU Film and Media Career Development Program for Colgate University undergraduate students, held at Gotham’s DUMBO Brooklyn office. This Q&A-style presentation will explore topics such as entertainment law, film rights and contracts, pathways to law school, and other legal issues in the industry.
November 11 2025
Speaking Engagements
Mine the Business That Pays You (Owning IP & NIL: Protecting Artistry, Formulas & Brand Identity; Content Creation & Owning Your Story)
Marcie Cleary is speaking on the panel Mine the Business That Pays You (Owning IP & NIL: Protecting Artistry, Formulas & Brand Identity; Content Creation & Owning Your Story) at the Harlem Fashion Row x Black Beauty Roster: The Beauty Collective -- The Business of Beauty in Fashion, taking place at the L’Oréal Headquarters in Hudson Yards. This panel explores how beauty professionals and creators can protect and monetize their intellectual property, name/image/likeness, and brand identity while navigating contracts, content creation, and long-term business growth.
November 10 2025
Speaking Engagements
Alternative Business Models in Games and Digital Media
Dorian Slater Thomas presents on a panel "Alternative Business Models in Games and Digital Media" at the UCLA School of Law Digital Media & Video Game Conference presented by the Ziffren Institute, Institute for Technology, Law & Policy, and the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries. Registration and additional information here.
November 7 2025
Branding in the Digital World
Matthew Vittone speaks at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism for the class "Branding in the Digital World' discussing legal issues for digital marketers.
November 6 2025
Speaking Engagements
The Network Advertise Initiative’s Legal, Regulatory, and Data Governance Working Group
Andrew Folks and Daniel Goldberg are speaking to the Network Advertising Inititiave's Legal, Regulatory, and Data Governance Working Group about California's new data broker laws and regulations. This working group focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and creating guidance and best practices related to evolving state, federal, and self-regulatory requirements for consumer privacy in the United States with a focus on data governance issues specific to digital media and advertising.
November 5 2025
Taming Chaos with Contracts (and Conviction): A Clause for Every Crisis
Hannah Taylor presents "Taming Chaos with Contracts (and Conviction): A Clause for Every Crisis " during the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Chicago, IL. This session offers practical guidance for advertising lawyers on managing legal risks in a rapidly changing world shaped by AI, shifting regulations, and consumer protection concerns. Details here.
November 4 2025
Preparing for the World Cup
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum will be speaking on “Preparing for the World Cup” at the ANA Masters of Advertising Law conference. He will be joined with speakers from Mexico, India, and the United Kingdom.
November 4 2025
E-Tailers and Retailers: Hot Topics in Ad law
Jason Howell leads the panel "E-Tailers and Retailers: Hot Topics in Ad law " during the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Chicago, IL. This session explores emerging legal issues for e-tailers and retailers, focusing on pricing, subscriptions, advertising claims, and compliance strategies. More details here.
November 3 2025
Hot Topics in Talent Agreements
Matthew Vittone and Dorian Slater Thomas leads the roundtable discussion, "Hot Topics in Talent Agreements" during the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Chicago, IL. Details here.
November 3 2025
Speaking Engagements
AI-vertising: Navigating Privacy in the Age of Automated AdTech
Andrew Folks is leading the roundtable conversation "AI-Vertising: Navigating Privacy in the Age of Automated AdTech" at the IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. 2025 conference in San Diego. Details here.
October 31 2025
Speaking Engagements
Litigation Misconduct 2025
Jeremy Bates is a speaker for the Practising Law Institute (PLI) webinar “The Law of Litigation Misconduct – Attorney ‘Deceit or Collusion.’”
October 30 2025
Speaking Engagements
The Strictest Conflict Rule – Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions With Clients
Ronald C. Minkoff is presenting a CLE webinar titled The Strictest Conflict Rule – Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions With Clients hosted by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education. This program will go into a deep-dive into Rule 1.8(a) and its requierments.
October 30 2025
Speaking Engagements
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Melissa Georges and Sasha Levites host a panel titled "Entertainment 101" during the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, as well as a Master Class for select film students.
October 27 2025
Speaking Engagements
Avoiding the Pitfalls: Legal Malpractice Trends and Prevention Tactics
Ronald C. Minkoff and Jesse Klinger are presenting a CLE webinar titled Avoiding the Pitfalls: Legal Malpractice Trends and Prevention Tactics. This session will focus on how lawyers in every practice area can protect themselves from the risks of a malpractice suit.
October 27 2025
Speaking Engagements
The Law of Fonts: Copyright, Code and Confusion
Jeremy S. Goldman presents a Frankfurt Kurnit CLE webinar "The Law of Fonts: Copyright, Code and Confusion."
October 24 2025
Speaking Engagements
Chat with Emma Smizer, Esq.
Emma C. Smizer is speaking at a "Chat with Emma Smizer, Esq." organized by the Southwestern Video Game Law Society at Southwestern Law School.
October 23 2025
Speaking Engagements
The New Storytellers: New Voices, New Tools, New Rules?
Hayden Goldblatt moderates the panel "The New Storytellers: New Voices, New Tools, New Rules?" organized by 1985 Capital. The panel brings together leading voices from across creative, media, and technology fields to explore how storytelling is being redefined from multiple angles. Executives, creatives and rising talent join the wide-ranging conversation on the future of storytelling. The panelists include Carmen Gutierrez, founding memeber of the technical staff of A24Labs, Geoff Johns, award-winning, The New York Times bestselling writer, producer, and entreprenuer, and Pamela Mishkin, a member of the technical staff at OpenAI.
October 23 2025
Speaking Engagements
Athletes as Media Moguls
Ben Moskowitz is speaking on the "Athletes as Media Moguls" panel at the "What's Next?!?! The Future of Entertainment, Sports, and IP Law" event, hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA). This two-day event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Registration and the tentative schedule outlining the panels are available here.
October 23 2025
Speaking Engagements
Reflections on a Lifetime in Trademarks
Catherine M.C. Farrelly interviews the keynote speaker David Gooder, the former Commissioner for Trademarks, USPTO, in a presentation "Reflections of a Lifetime in Trademarks" at the World Trademark Review (WTR) Brand Strategy Summit USA in New York. Details here.
October 21 2025
Speaking Engagements
Data, Technology & Advertising
Andrew Folks is presenting on "Data, Technology & Advertising" at the Loyola Law School in Los Angeles Technology Law Society event, Tech Attorneys in Private Practice.
October 16 2025
Speaking Engagements
Building a Culture of Compliance: From Policy to Practice
Jeffrey Greenbaum moderates a panel titled "Building a Culture of Compliance: From Policy to Practice" during the Institute for Advertising Ethics' Global Ethics Day Symposium: "Ethics Re-envisioned - Building Trust at Every Touchpoint".
October 15 2025
