Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2023: 3 General, 1 Dual

Courses Included

• Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2023: THE CHALLENGE: ATTORNEY WELLBEING – A Panel Presentation
  
  

  A recent study indicates that 61.1% of attorneys report experiencing anxiety over the course of their legal career. The same study showed that 45.7% of attorneys report depression; 12.5% report ADHD; 8.0% report a panic disorder; 2.4% report bipolar disorder; and critically, 11.5% of attorneys reported having had suicidal thoughts during their career. Even more, alcohol dependence is significantly higher among attorneys than the general public; 20.6% of attorneys reporting problematic or hazardous drinking, while in comparison, 11.8% of the “broad, highly educated workforce” reported the same problematic drinking. Accordingly, at a minimum, lawyers have a 10% increase in alcohol-related problems compared to the average population—and that is among those attorneys who are willing report it. (The real numbers are likely much higher). Mental health is a critical issue for attorneys, and with alcohol dependency, depression, and anxiety this high among attorneys, why don’t lawyers do more to help themselves, each other, and the profession itself?

  The primary reasons attorneys don’t report these problems, speak openly about them, or seek treatment for them are grounded in the fears of losing their law license, the social stigma that accompanies any mental health problem, the general belief that they can “do it on their own,” concerns for privacy, financial concerns related to obtaining treatment, and time constraints. Attorneys, however, must engage in self-care, law firms must utilize best practices for their attorneys’ wellbeing, and if necessary, attorneys themselves must obtain treatment for these latent problems that are clearly ravaging the legal profession.

  THE CHALLENGE: ATTORNEY WELLBEING – A Panel Presentation, presented by Nancy R. Steer, Buddy Stockwell, and Henry Queener, addresses many of the challenges to attorneys’ wellbeing and provides best practices for both individual attorneys—as well as law firms as a whole—to create a healthier environment within which lawyers practice law.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Henry Queener, Queener Law, Nashville
    Henry S. Queener, III received his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He started the practice of law in 2000 in Tennessee. He is the Founding Member of Queener Law, LLC,...
  • Nancy Steer, McWherter, Scott, Bobbitt, PLC, Franklin
    Nancy R. Steer (Nan) is a ligation attorney at McWherter, Scott & Bobbitt, PLC, in Franklin, Tennessee. Her firm primarily handles first-party property insurance claims against insurers, and...
  • J. E. "Buddy" Stockwell, TLAP of Tennessee, Mount Juliet
    Buddy Stockwell was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court on July 1, 2020, as the new Executive Director of the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP). Stockwell comes from south Louisiana...
• Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2023: The Evolving Production Agreement: Beats, Atmos and AI
  
  

  This panel will explore common issues related to producer agreements. In particular, securing clearances, sampling, and licensing beats. Panelist will also explore new production techniques, and potential issues that will arise in the near future with ownership of production elements created by Artificial Intelligence.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Alandis Brassel Sr., Brassel Law PLLC, Nashville
    Active in the arts and entertainment community, Alandis is a member of The Recording Academy (Grammys ®) and a director on the board of Worldwide Stages, a state-of-the-art soundstage and...
  • Eric Holt, Belmont University & The Lovenoise Group, Nashville
    Eric Holt is CEO of Chiminus Enterprises, a diverse lifestyle marketing and consulting company that is nationally recognized. He is also the Managing Partner of Chiminus’ successful...
  • Farrah Usmani, Nixon Peabody, Nashville
    Farrah Usmani advises recording artists, songwriters, entertainment executives and companies in the music industry. She is well-versed in helping artists grow their careers while maintaining creative...
• Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2023: Entertainment Litigation – Options, Updates and Payments
  
  

  Learn how artists now have the option to pursue copyright infringement claims with a lower cost consequence before the Copyright Claims Board, gain an understanding of the operations of the Copyright Royalty Board and get up to speed on the latest in entertainment litigation.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Colin Rushing, , Nashville
    Colin Rushing is a lawyer and strategist focused on music rights, collective management organizations, and business development.  Colin was formerly the Chief Legal Officer at SoundExchange,...
• Entertainment & Sports Law Forum 2023: American Sports Betting: Five Years in the Making
  
  

  It’s been exactly five years since the United States Supreme Court struck down federal law prohibiting state-sanctioned sports betting. Today, 32 states and Washington, D.C., allow sports gambling either online or in person, and sportsbooks have taken over $150 billion in legal wagers during that time. While significant boosts in state tax and gaming revenues quantify the sports betting boom, perhaps the most apparent by-product of American sports betting’s ascendancy is its integration into the sports industry as a whole. After years of opposing the prospect of gambling on their respective games, each of the professional sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL) has put former grievances to bed and, through partnership agreements, licensing deals, and the sale of official league data, welcomed the business of betting to the business of sports.

  In this program, we will discuss the evolution of the American sports betting landscape, from its limited existence in Las Vegas to its expansive presence across the country and emergence in the mainstream sports marketplace. Coverage will analyze national trends relative to Tennessee’s specific sports betting framework, examine challenges the industry currently faces, and forecast what to expect in the years to come.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Alexander Hall, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz P.C., Memphis
    Alex Hall is a litigation attorney at Baker Donelson's Memphis office and a member of the Firm's Health Care Litigation Group.  Alex has extensive experience defending clients in a variety of...