Events & Education Archive

Speaking Engagements

Philip B. Blank Memorial Lecture on Attorney Ethics

Tyler Maulsby delivers Pace University's annual Philip B. Blank Memorial Lecture on Attorney Ethics.  Read more.

January 26 2026

Clones, Clips & Clearances

Jacqueline Charlesworth is a panelist for the "Clones, Clips & Clearances" panel during the Copyright Society Midwinter Meeting.  Read more.

January 25 2026

Speaking Engagements

Development for Screenwriters

Marcie Cleary is a guest speaker for the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication "Development for Screenwriters" webinar. 

January 21 2026

Writers & Lawyers - A Conversation with Entertainment Lawyer and Debut Author Sarah Vacchiano

Sasha Levites moderates "Writers & Lawyers - A Conversation with Entertainment Lawyer and Debut Author Sarah Vacchiano" hosted by Fordham's School of Law.  Read more.

January 21 2026

Speaking Engagements

Practicing Ethically: From Traditional Principles to AI and Beyond

Khasim Lockhart presents the CLE titled Practicing Ethically: From Traditional Principles to AI and Beyond during Fordlam Law's virtual Bridge the Gap CLE event. More information on the webinars here.

January 17 2026

Speaking Engagements

Leading with AI: Marketing Strategy, Creativity & Ethics

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks on the panel “Leading with AI: Marketing Strategy, Creativity & Ethics” Hosted by BECI in partnership with Biggie and IAA Benelux. Read more.

January 15 2026

Speaking Engagements

Practical Law Institute- Global Advertising Law: Year in Review

Matthew Vittone moderates and speaks on the webinar "Global Advertising Law: Year in Review" hosted by Practical Law Institue.  Read more.

January 14 2026

Speaking Engagements

Generative to Agentic: The Legal Ethics of AI Evolution

Hosted by Lawline, Khasim Lockhart presents the webinar CLE titled "Generative to Agentic: The Legal Ethics of AI Evolution".  Read more.

January 14 2026

Speaking Engagements

Online Safety

Andrew Folks speaks on the panel "Online Safety" at the Queen Mary University of London's "More Than Just a Game" conference in Washington, D.C. More information here. 

January 8 2026

Speaking Engagements

FTC Year in Review Webinar

Holly Melton speaks on a webinar hosted by the ANA, "FTC Year in Review." The session will provide insight into the FTC's stated priorities and enforcement actions in 2025 and share insights and trends that will shape what 2026 will look like at the Commission. This webinar is free for ANA members. More information here.  

December 9 2025

Speaking Engagements

IP at the Supreme Court Series: Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment

Jacqueline Charlesworth is a panelist on the panel titled “Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment,” hosted by American University Washington College of Law’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property. More information on this IP at the Supreme Court Series here. 

December 1 2025

Speaking Engagements

Commercial Leases for Restaurant Franchises: Key Issues for the Parties; negotiation and Drafting Strategies

Larry Welch is presentng a CLE webinar titled "Commerical Leases for Restaurant Franchises: key Issues for the Parties; Negotiation and Drafting Strategies". This presentation will cover key negotiation and drafting strategies for commercial leases involving franchised restaurant businesses, with a focus on ensuring the lease aligns with the franchise agreement and minimizes client risk.

November 21 2025

Speaking Engagements

Defending Documentaries / Defending Democracy

Lisa E. Davis moderates and Victoria Cook is a co-panelist for the panel "Defending Documentaries / Defending Democracy" at the DOC NYC Festival. The panel examines the renewed threats to press freedom and documentary filmmaking protections established by the landmark Supreme Court case New York Times v. Sullivan. More details here.

November 14 2025

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