Music Law Conference
Music Law Conference
Update Feb. 17, 2009:
- Please bring your completed registration form and applicable fee to the Conference on Saturday Morning between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
- Panel Schedule (.pdf, 6.5 KB)
The Music Law Conference at The University of Florida Levin College of Law is hosting its 7th annual conference on Feb. 20 and 21, 2009. The conference brings together musicians, lawyers, students, academics, policy makers and entertainment professionals for a weekend to network, learn, and share ideas. It is our goal that everyone, from the disgruntled ex-band member to the seasoned entertainment attorney, that attends the conference will leave with a new perspective on the music industry.
The theme of this year's conference is "From the Suits to the Stage." We will explore topics that every musician and future entertainment professional needs to know, as well as some new topics that even the most experienced lawyers and managers should hear. Possible panel topics include: digital and retail markets, new forms of music distribution, international issues, ethical issues, protecting musicians' rights, understanding both sides of the table, the art of business, and basic D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) ideas for new artists.
The live music showcase will be on the evening of Feb. 20, 2009 (Friday) from 9pm to 1:30am at a local music venue. The Conference is scheduled for Feb. 21, 2009 (Saturday) at the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom at the University Levin College of Law. The conference and panel discussions, which will examine the music business, will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Confirmed panelists include numerous top level entertainment lawyers, entertainment business executives, recording industry members and others.
Directions to get to the Levin College of Law from West 13th Street: Go west approximately 2 miles on SR-26 (University Avenue). Turn left on Southwest Second Avenue. Continue to Southwest 25th Street. The law school is located at Southwest Second Avenue and 25th Street.
There is a registration fee required to attend the conference, but the panel discussions are free for all current UF students and faculty with a valid university ID. Seating is limited, so register early!
For more information about the conference please e-mail MusicLawConference@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest.