Scheduled Speaking Engagements

• August 23-26, 2007, Cutting edge Music Conference, New Orleans
• November 7-11, 2007, 19th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Conference-Chairman

History

• Panelist, "DIY Legal Issues for Artists & Businesses, SXSW" Austin, 2008
• Guest Speaker, "JD Empowerment in Entertainment," Southern University Law School, Baton Rouge, 2007
• Panelist, Music Therapy 101, Atlanta, 2007
• Chairman, 18h Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cancun, Mexico, 2006 
• Panelist, “The Indie Company Takeover- Creating The Beast ” 18th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cancun, Mexico, 2006
• Panelist, “Breaking In & Staying in the Business” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006 
• Panelist, “Artist Contract Agreements” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006 
• Panelist, “Copyrights & Publishing-Infringement Issues” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006 
• Panelist, “Recording Agreements” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2006
• Guest Speaker, “Music Biz 2006” On Stage Live Revue, Atlanta, 2006 
• Published, Copyright Magazine, “Production Agreements,” June 2006
• Guest Speaker, “Setting Up A Record Company,” Music Therapy 101, Atlanta, 2006
• Guest Speaker, “What You Need to Know Entering The Music Industry,” Gate Music Conference, Macon, 2006
• Chairman, 17th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2005
• Panelist, “Where’s The Money In Music? 2005 New Deal Frontiers ” 17th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2005
• Panelist, “Record Company Economics” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2005
• Panelist, “Entertainment Basic Contracts” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2005
• Panelist, “Breaking into and Staying in the Music Industry” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2005
• Panelist, “Where’s The Money? A Breakdown of Music Money Sources,” Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
• Panelist, “So You Want to Start a Record Company? Its More Than Just Making Music,” Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005  
• Panelist, “Management Deals & Responsibilities,” Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
• Panelist, “Legal Issues that Affect Your Music Careers,” Thirsty Melon Music Festival, Louisville, 2005
• Guest Speaker, “The recording, management, publishing and production deal: What to know before you sign,” University of Florida School of Law, Gainesville, 2005
• Guest Speaker, “New Market Schemes: Thinking Outside the Box to Get Your Music Heard,” University of Florida School of Law, Gainesville, 2005
• Chairman, 16th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2004
• Panelist, “So You Want To Start A Record Company, Everyone Else Has” 16th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2004
• Panelist, “Entertainment and Publishing Law For The IP Lawyer” 16th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2004
• Guest Speaker, Entertainment Law, Emory University School of Law, 2004
• Panelist, “Music Publishing 101” Entertainment Law Basic Boot Camp, Omni Hotel, Atlanta 2004
• Guest Speaker, Sony Music Urban Showcase, Louisville, KY, 2004
• Special Guest, Industry Lounge T.V. Show, June 1, 2004
• Special Guest, Industry Lounge T.V. Show, May 25, 2004
• Panelist, “Music Agreements and Transactions,” M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
• Guest Speaker, “Copyright & Trademark Explained,” M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
• Guest Speaker, “Business Entity Purpose and Creation,” M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
• Guest Speaker, “The Business of Music,” On Stage Live Revue, Atlanta, 2004
• Guest Speaker, “Production Deals Explained,” Emory University Law School, Atlanta, GA, 2004
• Panelist, “Exploiting Your Intellectual Propert,” M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2004
• Entertainment Attorney Q&A, lmiacentral.com, Louisville Music Industry Alliance
• Chairman, 15th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2003
• Moderator/Panelist, “Modern Recording Deal Deductions Explained,” 15th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2003
• Lecturer, “Recording Agreement Economics,” M.A.P. Series, Louisville, KY, 2003
• Host/Founder, M.A.P. Series (Musician’s Action Plan), Louisville, KY, 2003
• Panelist, “Internet Distribution-Dollars & Sense. Good for the Artist or Not?” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2003
• Panelist, “CD Dollars: From Consumers to ? A Close Up View of Record Company Economics, Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2003
• Panelist, “Developing an Entertainment Practice in Today’s Economy,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2003
• Entertainment Attorney Q&A, Internationallonghairs.com
• Host/Sponsor, Mom’s Music Festival Party, Caesar’s Palace, Louisville, KY, 2003
• Panelist, “Independent Artists: Career or Farm Team for the Majors,” Mom’s Music Festival, Louisville, KY, 2003
• Panelist, “The Label Deal- Major, Independent & Production Deals Explained.” Mom’s Music Festival, Louisville, KY, 2003
• Guest Speaker, “New Media and its Effect on the Entertainment Industry: The Real Deal,” University of Miami, Florida, College of Law, 2003
• Published: Indie Magazine, “Independent Artists” April, 2003
• Published: Indie Magazine, “Are You Ready to Be Judged?” February, 2003
• Panelist, Emerging Issues in The Music Industry, Hot for Fire Thursday Urban Music Showcase, Atlanta, 2002
• Guest Speaker, Music Therapy 101, Atlanta, 2002
• Chairman, 14th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2002
• Panelist, “Music Deals: Thinking Outside the Box,” 14th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2002
• Panelist, “Artists Assets, Lost Royalties and Masters,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2002
• Moderator, “Entertainment Contracts: Real World Music Biz-Contracts You Will See,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans 2002
• Moderator, “Let’s Make a Deal: A Review of Today’s Music Industry Options,” Athfest Music Festival, Athens, GA, 2002
• Chairman, 13th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2001
• Panelist, “Licensing Intellectual Trademarks to the Entertainment Industry,” 13th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Puerto Vallarta, 2001
• Moderator, “Basics of Music Licensing,” State Bar of Georgia & Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Basics Boot  Camp, Atlanta, 2001
• Panelist, “Do I Need a Manager and What Can They Do For Me?” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2001
• Panelist, “Recording Contracts: A Comparative Review of Traditional and Digital Agreements,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2001
• Moderator, “Artist, Manager, Producer and Booking Agreements,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2001
• Speaker, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon, Georgia, 2001
• Panelist, Atlantis Music Festival, 2001
• Panelist, “Anatomy of a Press Kit,” Athfest Music Festival, Athens, GA, 2001
• Panelist, “Recording Contracts Explained,” Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Atlanta, 2001
• Chairman, 12th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Costa Rica, 2000
• Panelist, “City Beat: Urban Music and its Representation,” 12th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Costa Rica, 2000
• Panelist, “Annual State of Music Industry,” 12th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Costa Rica, 2000
• Guest Speaker, Music Therapy 101, held at Spellman University, 2000
• Panelist, “Band Membership, Management & Booking Agreements,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans 2000
• Panelist, “Evaluating Distribution Agreements-Traditional and Digital. And What About Napster,” Cutting Edge Music Conference, New Orleans, 2000
• Panelist, “The Internet-The Future of Music,” Athfest Music Festival, Athens, GA, 2000
• Guest Speaker, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, 2000
• Chairman, 11th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar, Curacao, 1999
• Guest Speaker, “Running Your Record Company,” Music Therapy 101, World Congress Center, Atlanta, 2006