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2025 Entertainment Law 101 eConference

Contains material from Oct 2025
2025 Entertainment Law 101 eConference
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Entertainment Law 101 is a perfect overview for new entrants to the field, or a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. Learn the essentials for any entertainment and sports attorney—different paths to becoming an entertainment and sports lawyer; billing structures; practical tips for filing trademarks; and contract drafting tips and litigation pitfalls.

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 3.75 | 0.25 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, OK, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 10/31/2026

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Sessions

Credit
1. How to Break into the Entertainment Law Industry (Oct 2025)

Marguerite Zamora, Mandie Capozzelli, Brent A. Turman, Alyce Zawacki

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Session Materials
Video
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53 mins
Audio
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53 mins
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1 pgs

Session 1 —53 mins 1.00

How to Break into the Entertainment Law Industry (Oct 2025)

Music industry professionals share what worked for them, how to build meaningful networks, and practical advice for getting your foot in the door in a competitive industry. 

Originally presented: Sep 2025 Entertainment Law 101

Marguerite Zamora, Alyce Zawacki Law PLLC - Austin, TX
Mandie Capozzelli, Live Nation Entertainment - Houston, TX
Brent A. Turman, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX
Alyce Zawacki, Alyce Zawacki Law PLLC - Austin, TX

2. Creative Billing for Creative Clientele (Oct 2025)

Amy E. Mitchell, Michael Norman Saleman

0.75 0.25 0.00 0.75 | 0.25 ethics
Session Materials
Video
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45 mins
Audio
(mp3)
45 mins
Paper
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5 pgs
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6 pgs
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Slides
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9 pgs

Session 2 —45 mins 0.75 | 0.25 ethics

Creative Billing for Creative Clientele (Oct 2025)

Explore some unique challenges to representing clients in the entertainment industry, including fees paid by third parties, flat fees, hybrid billing, and more.

Originally presented: Sep 2025 Entertainment Law 101

Amy E. Mitchell, Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC - Austin, TX
Michael Norman Saleman, Austin, TX

3. A Practical Guide to Trademark Registration (Oct 2025)

Kandace D. Walter

1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Session Materials
Video
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60 mins
Audio
(mp3)
59 mins
Slides
(pdf)
16 pgs

Session 3 —60 mins 1.00

A Practical Guide to Trademark Registration (Oct 2025)

Learn the basics of trademark clearance searching, preparation of trademark applications, and common mistakes that may impede the path to trademark registration. 

Originally presented: Sep 2025 Entertainment Law 101

Kandace D. Walter, Walter Legal PLLC - Richardson, TX

4. Minimizing Litigation Pitfalls When Negotiating Entertainment Contracts (Oct 2025)

Emilio B. Nicolas, Stan Soocher

1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Session Materials
Video
(mp4)
60 mins
Audio
(mp3)
60 mins
Paper
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2 pgs
Slides
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16 pgs
Slides
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10 pgs

Session 4 —60 mins 1.00

Minimizing Litigation Pitfalls When Negotiating Entertainment Contracts (Oct 2025)

Tips for lessening dispute risks in drafting and interpreting entertainment industry clauses.

Originally presented: Sep 2025 Entertainment Law 101

Emilio B. Nicolas, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance - Denver, CO