Written by Caroline
Heffernan
The 2026 JSEL Entertainment Law Symposium concluded on Thursday, April 2, with a conversation on artificial intelligence featuring entertainment litigators Katherine Forrest and Kimberly Meyer (’15).
Written by Sonam Jhalani
On Day 3 of the Symposium, Doug Baldridge led an engaging discussion on celebrity representation, having served as both outside and in-house counsel for high-profile clients, including Tiger Woods and Taylor Swift.
Written by Caroline
Heffernan
The 2026 JSEL Entertainment Law Symposium continued on Tuesday, March 31, with a panel featuring three transactional attorneys in intellectual property, M&A, and other entertainment practices.
Written by Sonam Jhalani
The 2026 JSEL Entertainment Law Symposium kicked off with a conversation featuring Don Passman, music lawyer and author of the acclaimed book All You Need to Know About the Music Business.
Written by Lauryn Wang
Ultimately, JSEL’s conversation with LA28 counsel was a unique window into the day-to-day lives of in-house counsel working towards a truly exceptional goal on a global stage.
Written by Lauryn Wang
Kim Miner (HLS ‘15), Chief Legal Officer of the Boston Legacy FC, and Mandy Petrillo, Assistant General Counsel of the Red Sox, offered insights into pursuing a career in in-house legal work in the sports industry.
Written by Rachel Barkin
Emma Raviv, an HLS alum and current in-house litigator at Spotify reflected on her time in law school and spoke to students about preparing for a career in copyright litigation and in-house work.
Written by Rachel Barkin
Jim Cobery and Kenny Nelson, legal counsel at the Kraft Group & Affiliates, the parent company of the New England Patriots, spoke with Harvard Law students about their legal work.
Written by Kitty Luo
Transactional entertainment attorney, Jonathan Handel, gave advice to students on becoming an entertainment lawyer at a lunch event on Tuesday, September 30.
Written by Shayna Toh. At a lunch talk on Wednesday, March 12th, co-hosted by the Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, the Harvard Fashion Law Association, and the Intellectual Property Law Association, Justice Stephen Breyer joined Professor William Fisher in a discussion about his dissent in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands and the broader implications
Written by Shayna Toh. Attorneys from the Kraft Group speak to students about their career path from football fans to sports lawyers, their biggest challenges, and what’s next for the Group. On Wednesday, the Committee of Sports and Entertainment Law hosted David Lanoie and Kenny Nelson, Legal Counsels at the Kraft Group, the parent company of
