Licensing Music to Churches in the Modern Era: A Discussion with CCLI - CLE Credit Available!
2024-10-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
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 their licensing and what products CCLI provides to churches. Understand how CCLI’s offerings differ from a PRO and how they relate to the rights of music publishers and record labels. Hear specific needs of the global church and how CCLI strives to meet those needs.

Lynn Morrow, Attorney
Adams and Reese
Representing regional, national and international clients, Lynn advises and advocates for businesses and organizations that promote music and other forms of entertainment, and helps artists, authors, songwriters, music publishers and producers negotiate deals. She also works with independent publishing companies, record companies and large non-profit ministries with a music element, helping them to protect their intellectual property and content. Previously a litigator, Lynn brings courtroom and negotiation skills to her practice.
Lynn writes extensively on copyright and entertainment-related subjects, and her article, “The Recording Artist Agreement: Does it Empower or Enslave?” was published by the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment Law and Practice. In addition, Lynn speaks frequently before legal and entertainment industry audiences. Lynn is the past Chair of the Entertainment and Sports Section of the Nashville Bar Association and Tennessee Bar Association. In 2013 and 2018, Lynn was named Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in Entertainment Law in Nashville, and since 2008, she has been ranked among Best Lawyers® in Entertainment Law – Music, Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Law. Lynn assisted in the development of the firm’s Entertainment and New Media Practice Group.

Gary Christiansen, President, CCLI
A 25-year veteran of the company, Christensen joined the CCLI team after a 20-year career in banking. In his previous role as Chief Intellectual Property Officer, he was responsible for the publishing and rights owner side of CCLI’s enterprise, and was actively engaged in global copyright matters including rights, publisher relations and contract development as well as repertoire and royalty management.

Society members must be in good standing and registered prior to the meeting in order to attend. CLE Credit is available for Tennessee attorneys – for more information contact copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com.

The Future of Music Contracts: Negotiate Smarter, Not Harder
2024-11-14 11:30 - 13:00
Our November event features an awesome panel discussion regarding the latest trends on contract negotiations within the music industry!
Eric Hurt
With more than 20 years’ experience in Nashville’s music industry, Eric Hurt launched EMPIRE’s Nashville division as their VP of A&R, spearheading EMPIRE’s country initiatives and supporting the company’s expansion into genres outside of HipHop and R&B. Hurt’s focus is on building EMPIRE’s label and distribution business as well as growing its publishing roster. In 2020, Hurt signed Shaboozey to EMPIRE’s label division. Shaboozey has risen to be global star with his Billboard #1 “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” This smash has also broken the record as the longest country radio hit in history (7 weeks at #1 on country radio), the longest running Billboard #1 in Canada, the first artist/song in history to go #1 across 4 different radio formats, is quickly approaching tying the record for the longest running #1 on Billboard Hot 100, among many other notable achievements. In 2021 Eric was featured in Billboard’s 2020 Indie Power Players list as well as Billboard’s 2020 Country Power Players list.

Jeanette Porcello
Jeanette Porcello is currently a Senior Manager of A&R at Downtown Artist and Label Services, where she is leading the company’s expansion into the vibrant Nashville market and empowering artists to build lasting careers. She has signed and championed artists such as Judah and the Lion, Abbey Cone, Tiera Kennedy, Mat Kearney, and Fancy Hagood. Passionate about the growing Nashville music scene, Porcello serves on the leadership team of The Other Nashville Society. In addition to her A&R role, she founded Dog Ear Management, representing Nashville-based writers and producers Collin Pastore, Jake Finch, and Taylor Dubray.

Farrah A, Usmani

Farrah A, Usmani, Esq. is a partner at Nixon Peabody, LLP. She advises creative clients across many sectors of the entertainment industry, including music matters, branding and endorsements, visual arts, and live events. Farrah is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. Outside of her law practice, she is a member of the South Asian Bar Association and serves on the board of Girls Write Nashville, a nonprofit organization that facilitates youth music education in Title I schools across Davidson County, TN.

John P. Strohm

John P. Strohm is a music industry lawyer and a partner in the firm Meitus Gelbert Rose LLP. Strohm is a 35-year veteran of the music industry who began his career as a professional musician and a member of popular alternative rock bands The Lemonheads and Blake Babies. His law practice has focused on representing artists and artist-friendly music companies such a record labels, publishers, and artist management companies. From 2017-2022 Strohm was President of Rounder Records, a Concord label with an artist roster focused on roots and Americana music.

Society members must be in good standing and registered prior to the meeting in order to attend. If you are an active member and did not receive your private invitation please contact copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com for assistance.
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2024 Copyright Review with Stan Soocher - CLE Credit Available
2024-12-12 11:30 - 13:00
Stan Soocher
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 Studies at the University of Colorado Denver, where he served as a Music Department Chair.
Stan has authored the books Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit and They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court. Stan wrote the chapter “Twenty-First-Century Patronage: The Road to Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden Concert Residency” in the 2020 book We Didn’t Start the Fire: Billy Joel and Popular Music Studies , edited by Joshua S. Duchan and Ryan Raul Bañagale/Lexington Books. Billy Joel wrote the book’s Foreword.
Stan has given speeches on entertainment law and related industry issues to bar associations and/or entertainment industry conferences in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Austin, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom, Germany, Las Vegas, Miami, Oregon, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington State, Orlando, Atlanta, Boston, New Orleans, North Carolina, New Jersey and Colorado, among other locations.
Stan is a recipient of the State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section’s “Texas Star Award.” The award is given to an individual “who has made a major and noteworthy contribution to the practice of entertainment law.” Also during his career, Stan has received ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music journalism, including for his music law articles in Rolling Stone, The National Law Journal and Musician Magazine.
Among the many media outlets who have interviewed Stan about entertainment industry issues are the Associated Press, National Public Radio, CNN, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, New York Daily News, The New York Post, Miami Herald, Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Salt Lake Tribune, Entertainment Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, Variety, London Times and BBC-TV.
For many years, Stan covered the federal appeals courts in a weekly section for The National Law Journal. Early in his career, he worked as a reporter and associate editor for the rock music magazine Circus.

In recent years, Stan’s articles also have been published in such media outlets as the cover of the American Bar Association Journal, and in Law.com, The New York Law Journal, Daily Report (Atlanta), American Lawyer, The Recorder (California), Intellectual Property Strategist, Daily Business Review (Florida), Legal Week (UK), Connecticut Law Tribune and Inside Counsel.
Stan holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from the University of Florida and a J.D. from New York Law School. He is also a drummer.

Attorneys with a Tennessee Bar Number may register for CLE credit at this event.
This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .

Restoring Trust in the Age of AI, Rights of Publicity and Copyright - February 26, 2025
2025-02-26 11:30 - 13:00
The Copyright Society of the South is pleased to present a panel with industry leaders discussing how to address the verification, use and compensation of video, audio and images that includes an individual’s voice, identity, name, image and likeness via the platform ViNIL. ViNIL’s founders Charles Alexander, Jeremy Brook, and Sada Garba will discuss how to best use the platform to facilitate commercial and creative celebrity engagement with a unique digital certificate and tracking system to assure commercial markets and the public authenticity and authorization of content. McGlinchey Stafford Of Counsel and longtime CSoS member Hillel Frankel joins the panel to discuss how the use of AI in artistic creations as launched major rights questions across the artist spectrum and how creative industries and artists must keep pace to address issues of misappropriation and infringement that threaten artistic control and the integrity of their artistic persona and creations.
CLE Credit is available for Tennessee attorneys at this event. There is a $75.00 fee for non-members. If you would like attend this event as a guest you must pre-register by February 21, 2025. Contact copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com for more information.

Charles Alexander
Jeremy Brook
Sada Garba
Hillel Frankel

Sync & Licensing: A 2025 State of the Union - March 25, 2025
2025-03-25 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for a critical analysis of the 2025 state of synchronization licensing in Film, TV, and Advertising. This panel, featuring key Nashville industry players, will delve into the complex legal and contractual issues surrounding music placement. Gain crucial insights into emerging trends, evolving rights management, and the challenges facing songwriters, music publishers, and supervisors. For attorneys specializing in copyright and entertainment law, this session offers invaluable perspectives on protecting and maximizing the value of intellectual property in a dynamic media environment.
Presenters:
BRANDON SCHOTT
BRANDON SCHOTT | Vice President, Licensing | Concord Music Group – Brandon Schott is an experienced songwriter & music licensing expert with a 20+ year history working in the entertainment industry. Schott’s specialties include synchronization licensing, negotiation, creative services, executive leadership, songwriting, & production. Brandon holds a degree in Songwriting/Music Business from Berklee College Of Music.
JOSH LIEB
JOSHUA (JOSH) LIEB | Manager, Music Licensing | Mayflower Entertainment – Josh Lieb handles music clearance/supervision needs for video games, brands, and advertisers at Mayflower Entertainment. Previously Josh worked at Bank Robber Music and The Royalty Network, pitching music and clearing synchronization requests on behalf of independent labels and publishing clients for the past five years. A recent Nashville transplant from New York City, Josh got his start in the music industry booking shows at a DIY venue in his basement to support touring and local bands. Lieb holds a degree in Music Industry from Drexel University.

JENNIFER FALCO
JENNIFER FALCO | Senior Vice President, Licensing | Hipgnosis Songs Group – Jennifer Falco has over fifteen years of experience in music clearance and licensing. Formerly with Words & Music and Big Deal Music, Jennifer is based in Nashville where she oversees the licensing of Hipgnosis’ repertoire in all media types, including mechanical, digital, print, karaoke and synch, and administers the company’s YouTube CMS and Facebook’s Rights Management systems. Jennifer specializes in negotiations for films, trailers and advertisements, and manages all of HSG’s blanket licenses with various digital, fitness and new media partners. Jennifer holds a degree in Music Business from Belmont University.

STEVE NALBERT
STEVE NALBERT | Vice President, Synchronization & Digital Licensing & Digital | Round Hill Music) – Steve Nalbert has been working in sync for 15+ years and has had the pleasure of representing a wide variety of artists, writers and catalogs. In his day to day role, he works in sync (both creative and licensing), while leading the company’s strategy in the digital space. Steve comes from a musical upbringing and has been playing in bands, writing and producing music ever since. Nalbert holds a degree in Music Industry from SUNY Oneonta University.

****This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or would like additional information, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .***

The Songwriter’s Cut: Understanding Publishing Deals in the Streaming Era - April 30, 2025 (Date Change)
2025-04-30 11:30
This panel will provide a critical analysis of the evolving landscape of songwriter agreements, equipping practitioners with the tools to effectively represent clients in today’s dynamic music publishing market. We will delve into the legal ramifications of shifting revenue streams, digital rights management, and streaming royalties, examining how these changes impact contract terms, including advances, recoupment, and ownership rights. Attendees will gain strategic insights into negotiating favorable agreements for songwriters, maximizing their earnings and safeguarding their creative control in an increasingly complex industry.
A CLE Credit of 1.0 hour is available to Tennessee attorneys who attend this event. If you are not a Society attorney member and would like to attend this event for CLE credit you are welcome! A $75 guest fee will apply and must be paid at the door. Please contact copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com to register before April 20, 2025.

Moderator
Lauren Spahn | Shareholder, Buchalter
As Shareholder in the Nashville office of Buchalter and Co-Chair of Buchalter’s Entertainment Industry Group. Lauren Spahn represents the legal and business interests of artists, songwriters, publishers, talent buyers, executives, record labels, technology companies, and other entertainment industry clients. Lauren has been recognized by Billboard as one of the “Top Music Lawyers” for the past 3 years and is regularly featured in MusicRow Magazine’s “In Charge” in the entertainment business. She is a member of the Leadership Music Class of 2019 and currently serves as Legal Counsel for the Women in Music Business Association. Lauren holds a Masters in Music Business and Entertainment Industries and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami.

Don Glista | VP/Business Affairs & Creative Affairs, Universal Music Publishing Group
Don Glista’s music career began in 2010 after completing a master’s degree in London. He started working with the Music Publishers Association, XL Talent/Reverb Music Publishing (a London based independent producer/writer management/publishing company), and assisting UK Music with relevant legal issues affecting the British music industry. He was hired into UMPG’s London’s office in 2011 and then relocated to UMPG’s Nashville office in 2020. As VP in the Business Affairs department, he works closely with the London, LA, and NY offices, while also overseeing all of the Nashville signings. Additionally, he works with UMPG Classics & Screens which administers and publishes UMPG’s classical and film composers. In addition to his role in Business Affairs, he also has a passion for going to live shows and helps find new talent as part of his creative role at UMPG.

Joshua Hefner | Partner, Mark Music & Media Law, P.C.
Joshua Hefner’s practice focuses on contractual issues surrounding all facets of the music industry. Prior to Mark MML, Joshua worked for nearly six years at Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP, honing his skills on negotiation and transactional matters and advising on both high-profile and new artist projects. As a former major label recording artist and touring musician himself, Joshua has an understanding and appreciation of the issues faced by artists in today’s music industry. His unique perspective allows him to play an active and important role in the growth of his clients’ careers. Joshua graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law in 2016 with an emphasis on intellectual property, technology, and entrepreneurship. He lives in Nashville, TN and is a member of both the Louisiana Bar and the Tennessee Bar.

John Ozier | Executive Vice President/Creative, Reservoir Music Group
John Ozier heads the company’s Nashville office, which he helped launch in 2019. Under his leadership, the location has become a thriving music office, with a team of six, plus several writing rooms on site utilized by the Reservoir roster and others. Ozier serves on the senior management team of Reservoir, which celebrated its third year as a publicly traded company in 2024. His reputation has helped Reservoir solidify deals with some of country music’s most legendary names, while his keen ear has identified and fostered the growth of its up-and-coming songwriters. In addition, Ozier has established himself as a key player in the industry, having previously served as the National Chair of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) for two years, and as the Nashville Chapter Head and President for eight years. Ozier continues to serve on the Board of the Nashville Chapter. Over the last 18 months Ozier’s signings contributed to seven Hot 100 tracks and 20 Billboard 200 Albums, including 12 #1s across all Billboard charts. Chart positions are just one metric demonstrating Ozier’s tastemaker status. His signings across the last year and a half have also garnered impressive industry recognition, with countless nominations and award wins across several industry ceremonies.

**** If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or would like additional information, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .***

The Latino Influence in Music - May 21, 2025
2025-05-21 11:30
Sharpen your expertise in the dynamic realm of the Latin Music Industry! Join us for a conversation featuring the insights of award-winning singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash and leading music business authorities John Carter Cash and Ricardo Rodriguez.
Delve into the specific copyright considerations within the Latin music landscape, exploring publishing intricacies, licensing nuances, and emerging legal trends. Discover the unique landscape of the Latin music industry, from its rich cultural heritage to its global influence. You don’t want to miss this event!

Ana Cristina Cash is a Nashville-based American singer-songwriter who was originally raised in Miami, Florida by her Cuban parents who moved to the United States in the early 1960s during the onset of the revolution. Growing up listening to a multitude of genres, Cash’s sound was influenced by an eclectic array of inspiration from Country, Pop, improvisational Jazz and Latin music. Writing directly from the heart, the singer-songwriter’s recordings exhibit a broad vocal range, spanning from an expressive and resonating contralto to a soaring coloratura soprano, otherwise known as the “whistle register.” Ana earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Florida International University and her master’s degree in creative writing and literature from Harvard University.
The bilingual artist started her professional music career debuting her talents at age 6 on the Spanish-language variety show “Sabado Gigante,” where she continued to film regularly until the age of 14.

JOHN CARTER CASH
Musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and author John Carter Cash has been involved with music his entire life. Growing up, John Carter spent nearly as much time on the road with his parents as at home with them in Hendersonville. He learned to play from true masters of the craft, including at the knee of his grandmother, world-renowned guitarist Maybelle Carter, and has released three critically-acclaimed solo albums since the early 2000s – Bitter Harvest, The Family Secret, and We Must Believe In Magic.
Cash is perhaps best known, however, as an accomplished record producer, work he began on his mother June Carter Cash’s LP, Press On, which won the 2000 GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Folk Album. He then worked with Rick Rubin as Associate Producer on his father Johnny Cash’s American III: Solitary Man (2000) and American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002). The former won the GRAMMY Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance; the latter won CMA Awards for Album of the Year, Single of the Year (“Hurt”), and Music Video of the Year (“Hurt”), GRAMMYs for Best Male Vocal Performance (“Give My Love to Rose”) and Best Short Form Video (“Hurt”), and has been certified 1.5x platinum. Since then, John Carter has produced hundreds of recordings for dozens of artists, including Sheryl Crow, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, and Vince Gill.
John Carter Cash has had success as a film actor and producer, as well, and as an author – including three childrens’ books, a novel, a cookbook of family recipes, a biography of his mother, and a memoir of his relationship with his father.

RICK RODRIGUEZ
Rick Rodriguez has been in the Nashville music business for over 20 years and is the founder of La Cara Productions, an entity that handles management, artist development, consultation, and production. Through La Cara Productions he has launched the Music Industry Mixers initiative, a series of panels focused on bringing professional music industry insight to Latino creators, providing a space where they can expand their network and discover new avenues that will support and inspire them as they navigate the music industry. He also serves as VP Operations for Mono Mundo B, a record label founded by Raul Malo, lead singer for the Grammy Award winning band The Mavericks.
Rick is a change creator that serves as a bridge between LatAm music, culture and lifestyle and the rest of the world. By creating innovative partnerships and staying constantly engaged with the Latino community, he will bring Latin American artists to the forefront of the Country and Americana markets. Rick is a graduate of MTSU’s Recording Industry Program.

This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .

The Society is currently on hiatus until August - Have a great summer!
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00

August Mixer!
2025-08-27 17:00 - 18:30
Members, unwind and connect at our August Mixer! Bring a colleague to learn more about membership in the Society! Beverages and Light Bites will be available.
RSVP is required – cutoff date is August 25, 2025.

****This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .**

How Citrin Cooperman Conducts Its Music Valuation Cases - September 18, 2025 - CLE Credit Available
2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for an exclusive, in-depth discussion and opportunity to gain a competitive edge by understanding the intricacies of music catalogue valuation directly from the experts at Citrin Cooperman. Don’t miss this chance to fine-tune your expertise and master the complex dynamics of music valuation. This is a CLE approved event for Tennessee attorneys. RSVP today to secure your spot!
$75 CLE guest fee | $35 Non-CLE guest fee | Active Society members attend free
Barry Massarsky
Barry Massarsky is a partner and co-leader of the firm’s Music Economics and Valuation Services Practice. He has over 30 years of experience acting as a key advisor in the music industry serving the valuation interests of music publishing and recording label firms. He provides strategic counsel to owners of music copyrights, as well as valuation, litigation economics, and performance income review. Barry is known for his high value relationships with performance rights organizations, music publishers, record companies, music industry trade organizations, and music litigation firms.
Barry has pioneered the field of music copyright economics serving revenue-related interests within the U.S. music industry, facilitating strategic opportunities for advancing royalty income, and inspiring new license regimes. His experience also extends to the music production library marketplace where he has led many performing rights initiatives on behalf of both its trade organization and individual market leaders. Barry has worked with commercial lenders, private equity, and other financial investors who are acquiring music asset rights. Previously, Barry was the founder of Massarsky Consulting, a leading copyright economics consultancy, which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2022. Prior to founding Massarsky Consulting, Barry was a Senior Economist at American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

Elon Altman

Elon Altman is a Director of Music & Entertainment Valuation Services with 20 years of experience in performance income review and forecasting, music copyright litigation economics, music licensing, production music libraries, and valuations of music publishing and recorded music catalogs. He works closely with a wide range of the major and independent music publishers, music industry trade organizations, and private equity firms investing in music.
A particular focus in Elon’s work is on the forecasting of PRO income for individual songs and catalogs, based around his detailed modeling of PRO radio and streaming rates and bonuses. Elon also has extensive knowledge in the space of music for film and television. Working with production library clients, he has conducted operational audits of payments for the music used within television programs and advised on the best network opportunities for high value music placements. Elon has also conducted many valuations of TV and Film music catalogs.
Outside of music, Elon is the lead of the new Film & TV Valuation division of the Music & Entertainment Valuation Services group at Citrin Cooperman. Film & TV Valuation focuses on “participation rights” — essentially the share of net profits that high-end talent receives from their film & TV projects. Similar to music catalogs, there is a market of funds that buy these rights. Elon’s experience in the music industry began in 2005, where he spent 17 years at Massarsky Consulting as Senior Economist before joining Citrin Cooperman in 2022.

****This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .***

The Art and Science of Public Performance Music Licensing: A Discussion with U.S. PROs - CLE Credit Available
2025-10-01 11:30 - 13:00
Our October luncheon event will feature a comprehensive discussion on the complex and evolving world of public performance copyright licensing.
Featured Speakers
Gain direct insight from leaders from the following U.S. performing rights organizations (PROs):

Alex Grout (Senior Vice President, Membership and Business & Legal Affairs, ASCAP)
David Schneider (Vice President, Distribution and Administration Services, BMI)
Reid Alan Waltz (Senior Vice President & Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs, SESAC)
Moderator: Kent Draughon (SVP of Publishing Administration and Operations, Capitol CMG Publishing)

Alex Grout
David Schneider
Reid Alan Waltz
Kent Draughon
A wide range of critical topics are scheduled to be discussed, including:

PRO Operations and Data Management: Learn about the intricate process of matching musical compositions to sound recordings, the growing role of ISRCs, and how co-publisher works are managed.
Global Rights and Reciprocity: Understand the crucial reciprocal agreements that ensure U.S. creators are paid for performances abroad and how PROs navigate a global licensing landscape.
Market Trends and Genres: Explore the commercial dynamics of musical genres, including which are the most profitable, which present unique challenges, and how digital streaming is changing genre popularity.

This is a unique opportunity to directly engage with experts at the forefront of the public performance music licensing industry. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of rights management, data tracking, and global copyright frameworks.

****This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .***

What Litigators Wish Publishers Knew: Ethical Issues Involving the Law of Music Publishing - CLE Credit Available
2025-11-12 11:30 - 13:00
Guest Speakers: Tim Warnock and Megan Pekar
Loeb & Loeb, LLP

1.0 CLE Credit Hours will be available (Dual) – Tennessee Bar Number required.
In the dynamic world of music and intellectual property, staying ahead of complex ethical dilemmas and cutting-edge litigation is essential. This specialized CLE will provide attorneys with actionable insights into the most pressing legal and ethical challenges facing litigators, advisors, advocates, and negotiators in music publishing today.
Gain a sophisticated understanding of the ethical and practical issues underpinning music publishing litigation, including:
-The Advisor Role
-The Advocate’s Challenge: AI and Copyright Infringement
-The Negotiator’s Ethical Tightrope: Conflicts of Interest
-The Evaluator and AI Authorship
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your strategy, mitigate risk, and competently advise your clients on the most critical ethical and legal developments in music and technology.
RSVP Today to secure your spot and gain an essential edge in your practice.

****This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .***

The Annual Copyright Review With Stan Soocher
2025-12-11 11:30 - 13:00
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 Studies at the University of Colorado Denver, where he served as a Music Department Chair.
Stan has authored the books Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit and They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court. Stan wrote the chapter “Twenty-First-Century Patronage: The Road to Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden Concert Residency” in the 2020 book We Didn’t Start the Fire: Billy Joel and Popular Music Studies , edited by Joshua S. Duchan and Ryan Raul Bañagale/Lexington Books. Billy Joel wrote the book’s Foreword.
Stan has given speeches on entertainment law and related industry issues to bar associations and/or entertainment industry conferences in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Austin, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom, Germany, Las Vegas, Miami, Oregon, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington State, Orlando, Atlanta, Boston, New Orleans, North Carolina, New Jersey and Colorado, among other locations.
Stan is a recipient of the State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section’s “Texas Star Award.” The award is given to an individual “who has made a major and noteworthy contribution to the practice of entertainment law.” Also during his career, Stan has received ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music journalism, including for his music law articles in Rolling Stone, The National Law Journal and Musician Magazine.
Among the many media outlets who have interviewed Stan about entertainment industry issues are the Associated Press, National Public Radio, CNN, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, New York Daily News, The New York Post, Miami Herald, Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Salt Lake Tribune, Entertainment Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, Variety, London Times and BBC-TV.
For many years, Stan covered the federal appeals courts in a weekly section for The National Law Journal. Early in his career, he worked as a reporter and associate editor for the rock music magazine Circus.
In recent years, Stan’s articles also have been published in such media outlets as the cover of the American Bar Association Journal, and in Law.com, The New York Law Journal, Daily Report (Atlanta), American Lawyer, The Recorder (California), Intellectual Property Strategist, Daily Business Review (Florida), Legal Week (UK), Connecticut Law Tribune and Inside Counsel.
Stan holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from the University of Florida and a J.D. from New York Law School. He is also a drummer.

This is a private event for Society members and their registered guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South, or if you are an active member and did not receive your email invitation, contact us at copyrightsocietyofthesouth@gmail.com .
