Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of ABA Entertainment and Sports Forum “Bright Lights, Big Opportunities - Best Bets in IP, Sports, and Entertainment Law”. The event is set to deliver cutting-edge legal insights into emerging technologies and new business trends, with specialized continuing legal education (CLE) tracks focused on sports, intellectual property, and entertainment law. Attendees will have the chance to network with corporate counsel, leading practitioners, and prominent sponsors, making it an unparalleled opportunity for legal professionals in these fields.
GT’s Shareholder Mark Tratos will be serving as the co-chair of the ABA Entertainment and Sports Forum and is also an active member of its planning committee, playing a key role in shaping the “Bright Lights, Big Opportunities: Best Bets in IP, Sports, and Entertainment Law Forum”. Mark will also continue to lead the mentorship program. On November 14, GT Shareholders Barbara Meili and Ed Chansky will be speaking on a panel. Barbara will be speaking on the "Behind the Jersey: Sweating the Details of Sports IP Licensing" panel which will focus on the legal licensing in the sports industry from 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Ed Chansky will be a speaker on the panel "Basic Legal Issues in Representing Social Media Influencers" and focuses on legal frameworks and best practices for representing social media influencers taking place from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. On November 15, GT Shareholder Ian Ballon will be a speaker for the session "High Stakes Litigation: IP, Sports, and Entertainment Law Update" that will provide a detailed analysis of important legal battles focusing on IP, Sports, and Entertainment law. GT Shareholder David Schulman will also be moderating “Showdown at the Coliseum: Considerations for Organizing Global Events” that will dive into legal intricacies, logistical challenges and intellectual property concerns involved in organizing and hosting major international sporting events.