Presented by the Entertainment & Sports Law Society
Friday, April 12, 2019
Syracuse University College of Law
This is a transitional program open to newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
Registration fee is $35, which includes lunch. Attorneys will receive a total of 3.0 CLE credits
Those needing financial assistance can review the financial aid policy.
To request an accommodation for the event, please contact Student Affairs at (315) 443-1146 or lawstudentaffairs@syr.edu no later than Monday, April 2.
Symposium Resources
- Written materials
Symposium Agenda
CLE Registration: 9:45 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Opening Remarks: 10:40 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Panel 1: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Music Licensing: The Impact of the Music Modernization Act
Imraan Farukhi, Licensed Attorney and Assistant Professor of Television, Radio & Film at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Matthew Van Ryn, Attorney at Melvin & Melvin, PLLC
Ryan Raichilson, Director, Business & Legal Affairs at Sony/ATV Music Publishing
1.5 credits, Areas of Professional PracticeModerated by: Bill Werde, Director, Bandier Program at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Lunch 12:15 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Levy Atrium
Panel 2: 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom
NCAA Amateurism: How Current Rulings in the Court System Will Affect the College Game
Frank Ryan L’94, Partner at DLA Piper
James Zesutek L’75, Partner at Dinsmore and Shohl
Seth Greenberg, ESPN College Basketball Analyst
1.5 credits, Areas of Professional Practice
Moderated by: Kevin Belbey L’16, Director of Sports Broadcasting, The Montag Group
Panel 3: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Final Round of Inaugural Advocacy Honor Society and ESLS Sports Negotiation Competition Judged by:
Final Round Judges:
Kevin Belbey L’16, Director of Sports Broadcasting, The Montag Group
James Zesutek L’75, Partner at Dinsmore and Shohl
John Wolohan, Licensed Attorney and Professor of Sports Law