The Tulane Entertainment & Sports Law Conference will be held April 5th and 6th, bringing some of the top names in the industry to Tulane Law.
One of the premier events for lawyers, executives, and VIPs in the sports and entertainment industry, the two-day event will feature top industry practitioners and at least one surprise guest.
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“The Tulane Entertainment & Sports Law Conference has experienced tremendous growth and, in its seventh year, has become a great anchor for sports and entertainment initiatives for both the Law School and the Sports Center,” said Tulane Sports Law Program. Director and Tulane Sports Law Council said. Conference organizer Professor Gabe Feldman.
“We are excited to see this event grow into a destination event and establish itself as a regular on industry calendars in both the entertainment and sports worlds in such a short period of time,” said Feldman. Ta. He is a student and graduate of this rapidly changing industry who shares a strong interest in the two industries. ”
The first day of the conference will be a lunchtime conversation with entertainment industry VIPs led by alumni. Jeff Frost (L'89)President of Bristol Circle Entertainment and former president of Sony Pictures Television Studios.
The second day of the conference will feature another keynote, this time in the realm of sports, from three individuals who have reached the top of the executive ranks in the NBA and NFL. RC BufordSpurs Sports & Entertainment CEO, Trajan Langdon, New Orleans Pelicans General Manager, Tulane Law graduate Mike Tannenbaum (L '95) Founder of 33rd Team, former general manager of the New York Jets and executive vice president of the Miami Dolphins.
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Mr. Tannenbaum is a long-time mentor to Tulane Law students, a regular attendee at conferences, a member of Tulane's Sports Law Advisory Committee, and Tulane's top-ranked sports law program. is a staunch supporter of.
The annual Tulane Entertainment and Sports Law Conference brings together many of the entertainment and sports industry's most influential lawyers and executives to discuss the dynamic changes that are reshaping the entertainment and sports industry. This event has become one of the premier events for lawyers, executives, and VIPs in these two rapidly evolving industries, which are closely linked by similar legal standards.
In past years, the conference has hosted celebrities from the NFL, NBA, MLB, major sports companies, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, college sports, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ESPN, Amazon, Netflix, and Sony Pictures. I attended. , SiriusXM, etc. The 6th conference in 2023 attracted more than 200 participants and featured keynote speeches with more than 40 distinguished speakers and actors and actors. Breaking Bad Starring Jonathan Banks.
This event is co-sponsored by Tulane Law and the Tulane Sports Center and hosted by Tulane alumni. Kevin Yorn (L '90)Founding partner of Yorn Levine Entertainment Law Firm, which represents superstars such as Alicia Keys, Ellen DeGeneres, and Jason Sudeikis. frostpresident of Bristol Entertainment. Tim Francis (L '84), an attorney with the firm Sher Garner, who has worked with artists and athletes such as Stevie Wonder and Lionel Hampton. Mr. Feldman, director of the Tulane Sports Law Program.
In its seventh year, the conference will feature 10 panels over two days covering topics such as a look back at the recent Hollywood actors and writers strike, developments in high-stakes deals, the impact of streaming on the industry, and chats. To do. Among other things, new advances in sports and technology will be discussed, as well as legal issues in the promotion, management and production of major music festivals.
The first day of the conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include a reception hosted by Venable. The second day will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and conclude with lunch hosted by the Tulane Freeman School of Business.