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Entertainment Litigators Discuss AI, Copyright, and the Future of Entertainment Law
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).
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Attorney for Taylor Swift Shares Insights into Representing Celebrity Clients in Both Transactions and Litigation
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.
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Transactional Lawyers Discuss the Evolving Landscape of Entertainment Law at the 2026 JSEL Symposium
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.
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Entertainment Lawyer and Author Don Passman Speaks on the Future of Music Law at the 2026 JSEL Symposium
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.
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LA28 Counsel Discuss Preparation for Olympics and Paralympics
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.
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The Path to In-House: Attorneys from the Red Sox and Boston Legacy FC Speak to HLS Students on Pursuing Sports Law
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.
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Spotify Litigator Provides Career and Industry Advice to HLS Students Interested in Copyright
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. -
The Kraft Group Attorneys Offer Harvard Law Students Insight into Sports Law Practice
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. -
Tapping Into the Entertainment Industry: Attorney and Journalist Jonathan Handel Speaks to HLS Students
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. -
Justice Stephen Breyer Discusses “Star Athletica”, Fast Fashion, and Copyright Law
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 […]
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Attorneys from the Kraft Group Speak to HLS Students
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 […]
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Lead Negotiator for Major League Baseball Players Association Speaks at Harvard
Written by Alec Winshel. This Thursday, Bruce Meyer joined Harvard Law School students to discuss his role as the Deputy Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The Committee on Sports & Entertainment Law’s Ikenna Nwankwo moderated a lunch panel during which he asked Meyer about his experience leading the players’ union, the […]