Upcoming Events
September 11, 2023 – Fall Copyright Symposium
Belmont University 1900 Belmont Avenue, Nashville, TN, United StatesCopyright comes to Nashville! Enjoy three awesome sessions with Judge Steve Ruwe and John Riley as they discuss the current landscape of copyright from the front lines. This event will […]
The TEC: Opportunities for Creators and IP Stakeholders in Tennessee
Learn more about the current landscape, opportunities, and the bright future of our industry by long-time music executive Jimmy Wheeler, Director of Business Development for the Tennessee Entertainment Commission's new Music […]
November 15, 2023 – At Long Last…Phonorecord III Adjustments! What to expect!
In April 2023 IP organizations called on the Copyright Royalty Board to accelerate the finalization of the Phonorecords III ruling that it had handed down in July of 2022. Now, […]
December 7, 2023 – Annual Copyright Review With Stan Soocher!
Honorary Society Member Stan Soocher is an award-winning journalist and entertainment attorney, as well as the long-time Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Law & Finance, an ALM publication. In addition, Stan is Professor Emeritus of Music & Entertainment Industry […]
January 11, 2024 – Legislative Updates with Bart Herbison
GUEST SPEAKER: Bart Herbison A Paris, Tennessee native, Bart Herbison spent 14 years in commercial radio, worked as a reporter and as a correspondent for The Nashville Banner newspaper before […]
The ELVIS Act Conversation Continues: Experts Panel with Tom Clees, Senator Jack Johnson, & Denise Stevens – Moderated by Suzanne Kessler
Tom Clees, Panelist Tom Clees is Senior Vice President of Federal Public Policy for the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As a lobbyist and political strategist for RIAA, Clees […]
May 8, 2024 – Neighboring Rights 101
The Copyright Society of the South is pleased to host a presentation on all things Neighboring Rights. Darcie Molina, from Kollective Neighboring Rights, will join us virtually to provide an […]
The Top Issues Facing Copyright (That’s Not AI!) – Industry Panel – CLE Credit Available!
Panelists Kristina Johnson | Universal Music Publishing Group Kristina Johnson is the Senior Director of North American Copyright at Universal Music Publishing Group. In this role she oversees the […]
September Happy Hour Mixer with Craig Wiseman and Derek Crownover
Members, you are cordially invited to our September Happy Hour Mixer with Special Guests Craig Wiseman and Derek Crownover! Bring a friend (or 2 or 3) to learn more about […]
Licensing Music to Churches in the Modern Era: A Discussion with CCLI – CLE Credit Available!
Lynn Morrow interviews Gary Christiansen, President at Christian Copyright Licensing, Inc. (CCLI), which serves over 250,000 churches globally with music licensing and resources. Come learn what rights are involved in […]