Events

The Digital Media Leadership Alliance (DMLA) will hold its 4th Annual Leadership + AI Summit, designed to bring together leaders in media, technology, AI, copyright, and public policy to discuss opportunities and challenges. Topics will include AI, Copyright and Licensing, Authenticity and Provenance, Digital Rights, the Future of Digital Media, and more. This year’s summit […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will host a webinar to share information with musicians about copyright and related information that can help them navigate the music industry while keeping their works safe. This course will be presented by VLANY externs, Madison Mikayelan and Samantha Wachs, who will cover licensing basics, how to approach music contracts, […]

The American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) and the ABA National Conference of Federal Trial Judges will host an event titled Lessons from the Bench: Judicial Perspectives on Litigating and Trying IP Cases. The program is designed to provide IP practitioners with practical training on courtroom advocacy, discovery, settlement, and AI in […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a virtual workshop on how to form a non-profit organization for attorneys, arts professionals, and creators. The workshop will cover the legal, ethical, and financial obligations associated with getting a non-profit off the ground, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, what to include during the first […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) will host a webinar on what it does and how it can help music creators collect their streaming royalties. The MLC will introduce itself, share the benefits of becoming a Member, and explain why registering songs with The MLC is critical. For additional information and to register to attend, […]

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), in partnership with several music coalitions and businesses, including SONA, NMPA, and ARA, will host a webinar discussion with Congresswoman Deborah Ross on the Protect Working Musicians Act. The event will address how the bill will help the music industry and Indie labels earn their royalties in the […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar, led by Katie Wagner, Esq., VLANY Executive Director, to educate artists, lawyers, and anyone interested in copyright law and fair use, with a specific focus on how fair use affects visual art. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) will host a webinar to provide information on how to establish and structure an arts-related business. This event will help attendees determine the right business structure, learn the difference between a one-member LLC and a Sole Proprietorship, determine whether an attorney is needed to help establish the new […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) will host a webinar for self-administered songwriters. Experts from The MLC will answer questions that participants have about membership, The MLC Portal, and the other tools and resources available to help ensure all royalties are received by artists. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI) will host its Global Meeting on Innovation and Intellectual Property. This year’s event has been expanded and will feature topics divided into three areas: New Technologies & Artificial Intelligence, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Business & Strategy in Intellectual Property. Participants will also be able to take part in experiences […]

The 2026 Technology Policy Institute (TPI) Forum will be held at the St. Regis Aspen Resort, bringing together experts across government, industry, and business. This event will offer fireside chats and panel discussions with experts that will enable participants to discuss their experiences with tech policy. Through these discussions, the goal is to learn “what […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) will host a webinar on monthly royalty payments. This webinar will walk participants through royalty statement documents that Members receive with their payments. Participants will learn about the information included in those documents, how to access additional royalty information in the Member Hub through The MLC Portal, and more. […]