California Lawyers for the Arts presents:

2007 Music Business Seminar

Saturday, October 20, 9:00am-5:00pm, San Francisco

MORE INFO: http://www.calawyersforthearts.org

Don't miss out! A full day of affordable, cutting-edge panels devoted to the legal and business aspects of the music industry. For musicians, attorneys, songwriters, producers, djs and other music industry related professionals.

Panel topics include:
-The World of Digital Licensing: iTunes, Ringtones and Downloads
-DIY: The Major Label Alternative
-Getting Your Show on the Road: Problems and Solutions with Live Performances
-Managing Your Career: Working with Managers and Managing Yourself

Also attend introductory primers on Anatomy of a Record Contract and Setting up and Running Your Business and have the opportunity to sign up for a brief one-on-one consultation with a lawyer about your copyright questions. The event will conclude with a demo listening session - bring your music and get expert feedback!

Invited speakers:
Michael Ashburne (Law Offices of Michael Ashburne); C. Michael Brae (Hitman Records); Keith Crawford (Tip Toe Entertainment); Jon L. Duman (Law Offices of Jon L. Duman); Gian Fiero (Independent A&R Specialist); Kerry Fiero (Strive Management); Todd M. Gascon (Zent Law Group); Oliver Goss (Recordpressing.com); Marc H. Greenberg (Associate Professor and Director of the Intellectual Property Program, Golden Gate University School of Law); Val Hornstein (Law Offices of Val Hornstein); Jocelyn Kane (Motogirl Productions); Alan Korn (Law Offices of Alan Korn); William Murray (Managing Attorney, Music Lawyers International); Heather Nelson-Beverly (Law Office of Heather Nelson); Noah Perry (Merritt Sound). More to be added!

Registration not available for individual panels. Speakers and panels subject to change. Call (415) 775-7200 ext. 107 or email mbsem@calawyersforthearts for more information or to register. Visit our website at http://www.calawyersforthearts.org.

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, October 20
9:00am-5:00pm

LOCATION:
SomArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA, 94103
415-863-1414
http://www.somarts.org

COST & REGISTRATION:
$70 admission, $35 students/seniors, $125 attorneys (MCLE), $10 member discount, $5 early reg discount, for full day program.

MORE INFO:
Website: http://www.calawyersforthearts.org
Email: cla@calawyersforthearts.org
Phone: 415-775-7200

About California Lawyers for the Arts:
California Lawyers for the Arts is a statewide non-profit service organization providing educational programs, legal services, alternative dispute resolution services, publications, advocacy and more to people in the creative arts and arts organizations. Founded in 1974 by lawyers and artists, our programs and services are designed to help artists understand and apply legal concepts.