The Intersection of IP, Tech, and Entertainment
RSVP is required for entry; however, capacity is limited and RSVP does not guarantee entry.
Designed for creators, inventors, and makers, as well as their business & legal counsel, this free event offers attendees a chance to hear directly from Miriam Lord from the US Copyright Office and Wendy Larson, Trademark Attorney at Pirkey Barber as they provide insights into the intersection of intellectual property law, technology, and entertainment. The fireside chat will cover key topics such as how copyright laws apply to digital content, AI-generated works, and online distribution, as well as best practices for protecting brand identities in the entertainment industry. Speakers will also examine how emerging technologies like AI are shaping IP protection and address real-world legal challenges and strategies for safeguarding creative assets.
Join us on Monday, March 10 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM for networking before and after the Fireside Chat (moderated by Attorney Alyce Zawacki), hosted with food, drink, and a DJ. Hilgers House is a short ride from the Convention Center (1.7 miles).
CLE credit for TX attorneys available.
Hosted by:
Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the Texas Bar (TESLAW)
Enterainment and Sports Law Section of the Austin Bar Association (ESLABA)
Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA)
Speakers:
Miriam Lord oversees the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE), which provides authoritative information about copyright law to the public, implements the Office’s communications plan, publishes comprehensive written and audiovisual materials, develops education and outreach programs, and responds to public inquiries about Office policies and practices. She is an expert copyright attorney and one of four legal advisors to the Register of Copyrights.
Wendy Larson - Trademark Attorney, Pirkey Barber
Wendy Larson has practiced trademark law exclusively for virtually all of her 20-year career, focused primarily on U.S.- based enforcement and litigation. She serves clients across industries, from technology enterprises, to quick-serve restaurants, to universities. She routinely appears in Federal Courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Alyce Zawacki – Alyce Zawacki Law, PLLC
Alyce Zawacki Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm based in Austin, Texas that is specifically for creatives. We represent emerging artists, creative entrepreneurs and small creative-related businesses, including musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists, course creators, writers, NFT creators, graphic designers, wedding professionals, brand marketers, interior designers, influencers, videographers and photographers in the areas of entertainment law, intellectual property law (copyright and trademark), and small business law. We focus on risk management and alternative dispute resolution practices such as negotiation and mediation.
Inspired by the bold and visionary, our attorneys are supporters and protectors of creatives, determined to help them monetize their work and manage the risks associated with bringing their projects to life. We strongly believe that legal education and representation should be within reach for all creatives.
This project is generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit arts.gov.
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.