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AMEC'S EMERGING LEA= DERS BOARD'S FIRST CLE EVENT

OF THE YEAR WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

On Monday, May 20, the Eme= rging Leaders Board held their first MCLE event of 2024 in Century City tit= led "The Influencers: Representing the New Generation of Celebrity." The pa= nel included attorneys Ted Nguyen from Nolan Heimann, Dorian Slater Tomas f= rom Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, and Merrick Soss of Creative Artists= Agency, alongside Shaine Griffin who plays a key role in SAG-AFTRA's = work with influencers.

The conversation was moder= ated by Emma Smizer (also of the Frankfurt Kurnit firm) and included lively= discussion of the differences between influencers and traditional celebrit= ies, key terms to negotiate in influencer contracts, union coverage of infl= uencers, and FTC guidelines.

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The ELB is looking forward= to hosting additional CLE events later in the year.*

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*Attendees received 1 hour= of CLE credit

Save the Date!

On June 12, 2024, the Emerg= ing Leaders Board will hold a joint mixer with the
LA County Bar Associations Barriste= rs, taking place on the Sony lot.

More info coming soon.

20th Anniversary Celebratio= n Of The Counsel of the Year Awards

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS=

CELEBRATING LEGAL EXCELLENC= E

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Step into the realm of gre= atness as the Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC), an ill= ustrious organization with an esteemed 20-year legacy, beckons forth the cr= =C3=A8me de la cr=C3=A8me of legal minds. With over 14,000 distinguished in= -house counsel and business luminaries hailing from renowned studios, netwo= rks, Guilds, talent agencies, and leading entertainment and media conglomer= ates, AMEC proudly presents its most momentous occasion yet - the Annual Co= unsel of the Year Awards.

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Mark your calendars and pr= epare for an unforgettable evening on January 16, 2025, as we honor the par= agons of legal prowess across a spectrum of categories:

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Counsel Of The Year (General Counsel or Divisio= n Legal Officer)

PwC Daniel Brandhorst Dealmaker of the Year (Ta= lented Dealmaker)

Rising Star (Shining Bright with less than 10 y= ears of law practice)

Music Counsel

Sports Counsel

Labor and Employment Counsel

Technology and New Media Counsel

Public Counsel (Governmental Agency/Non-Profit)=

Live, Hospitality, & Location-Based Enterta= inment Counsel

Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution (E= xpert Mediator, Arbitrator, Referee/Special Master, Neutral Evaluator)

Excellence In Legal Education

Law Firm of the Year

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In a special commemoration= of our 20th anniversary, each honoree will receive an exclusive 20th-anniv= ersary commemorative award, crafted to mark this historic milestone. These = commemorative awards will be retired after the ceremony, making them a cher= ished symbol of distinction for years to come.

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To nominate an outstanding candidate, kindly pr= ovide the following details:

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Name

Title

Organization

Contact Details

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Should you prefer to keep your nomination anony= mous, please let us know.

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Seize this momentous oppor= tunity and submit your nominations now to AMEC Executive Director Monique H= appy at mhappy@theamec.org. Prepare to bear witness to the ascent of legal = legends as they are rightfully acknowledged at the 2025 Counsel of the Year= Awards.

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For a glimpse into our esteemed past honorees,&= nbsp;click here.

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PLEASE NOTE: Except for th= e Law Firm of the Year category, nominations and honorees are limited to in= -house counsel only.

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We are getting an early st= art on the nomination process so you don't miss your chance to be a part of= this historic celebration of legal excellence!

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Memorable Moments: = Relive The Excitement Of

The 2024 Counsel Of= The Year Awards In The Highlights Video

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We are thrilled to highlig= ht the exceptional work of the media and entertainment legal community at t= he 2024 Counsel of the Year Awards. As the only organization of its kind, A= MEC plays a pivotal role in our industry, providing cutting-edge legal semi= nars, invaluable networking opportunities, and, perhaps most importantly, r= ecognizing the outstanding but often overlooked achievements of in-house co= unsel across studios, networks, guilds, talent and management agencies, and= all the major entertainment and media companies.

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From navigating complex co= ntracts to safeguarding creative rights, this year=E2=80=99s honorees are t= he unsung heroes behind the scenes, ensuring that the magic of storytelling= thrives while upholding the highest standards of integrity and legality. T= heir inspiring acceptance speeches, filled with passion and gratitude, serv= e as a testament to their dedication and vision.

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The atmosphere at the even= t was nothing short of electrifying, with industry leaders, influencers, an= d rising stars coming together to celebrate our collective achievements. It= was a night filled with inspiration and camaraderie, reminding us all of t= he incredible impact we can make when we collaborate and support one anothe= r.

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As we reflect on this unfo= rgettable evening, we eagerly anticipate the milestone 20th Anniversary Cou= nsel of the Year Awards ceremony on January 16th, 2025! (Click here for the 2024 Counsel of the Year Awards Recap Video)

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Save the date, as we conti= nue to honor and elevate the brightest lights in our industry!

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#CounselOfTheYear #MediaExcel= lence #EntertainmentIndustry #Inspiration #20thAnniversaryCelebration #2025= COTYA

STEVE YAMAGUCHI, SE= NIOR COUNSEL AND LECTURER IN LAW

OFFICE OF THE GENER= AL COUNSEL

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH= ERN CALIFORNIA

Introducing Dava Ca= soni, the 2024 Public Counsel Award Recipient

Dava Casoni is the Contrac= ts and Compliance Advisor for the University of Southern California=E2=80= =99s Institute for Creative Technologies (=E2=80=9CICT=E2=80=9D), a U.S. Ar= my UARC which fosters collaboration between the entertainment industry and = the DoD. She handles all of ICT=E2=80=99s legal issues, includi= ng transactions with studios and industry, protecting and transitioning int= ellectual property, and complying with regulations.

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Creatively, Dava is a = ;SAG/AFTRA member and recently expanded her role at the ICT to include co-l= eading the Force Writers Room (=E2=80=9CFWR=E2=80=9D), which brings top Hol= lywood creatives, futurists, think-tank experts and Imagineers together wit= h DoD subject matter experts to make films, graphic novels and other creati= ve products. Dava produced FWR=E2=80=99s "SeaStrike 2043,=E2= =80=9D an 11-minute, fast-paced high stakes sea battle which explores 13 te= chnologies that are critical to how the U.S. Navy will succeed in the futur= e battlespace.

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As a federal law clerk to = the Honorable James T. Turner of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Dava ana= lyzed intellectual property and government contracts claims. While wi= th Bingham McCutchen, Pillsbury and Milbank Tweed, she taught entertainment= law to budding film producers and worked pro bono for Women in Film and Te= levision.

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Dava attended Boston Unive= rsity on a U.S. Army R.O.T.C scholarship, and, though she couldn=E2=80=99t = convince the Army to cover a film degree, she always found a way to bring e= ntertainment into her practice. She earned a B.A. and B.S. from Bosto= n University, a J.D. and LL.M. from Cornell Law School, and is a State Depa= rtment appointee to the DTAG. She loves volunteering at her son=E2=80= =99s school and as his Webelo den leader.

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