Session Al - Sports
Moderator
Allison Hobbs, Esq.
Sr. Counsel, BALA, Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Panelist
David Pilson, Esq.
VP, Total Rewards, DraftKings
Panelist
Keita Young, Esq.
Advocacy & Public Policy
Panelist
Rich Winley III
Owner, Omni Gaming
Sports Betting, Gaming, and eSports: Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape
Session A2 - Music
Moderator
Evita G. Kaigler, Esq.
Principal, Law Offices of Evita G. Kaigler, LLC
Panelist
Keisha Perry Walker, Esq.
Principal, The Perry Law Group
Panelist
Serona Elton
Head of Educational Partnerships,
The MLC
Panelist
Orlando McGhee
Head of Urban Music, ONErpm
Panelist
Chris Spartz
Director, Armanino Advisory LLC
Follow the Money: Royalty Audits, Profit Participation & Protecting Creative Income
Session A3 - Sports
Moderator
Cassandra Horton, Esq.
Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Panelist
Maacah Scott
Ass. GC, Chicago White Sox
Panelist
Shameeka Quallo, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer, Washington Spirits
Panelist
Chauntell Bobo, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel, WTA
Labor & Employment in Professional Sports: Collective Bargaining, Player Rights & League Governance
Session A4 - General Entertainment
Moderator
Lee Rankin, Esq.
Founder/President, Lee Rankin Group
Panelist
Michael Traylor, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer,
MarTech Legal Experts
Panelist
Yoko S. Ihaza, Esq.
VP, Biz Dev & Legal Affairs, Create Music Group
Panelist
Jemar E. Daniel, Esq.
Partner, Dark Matter Law LLP
AI, Likeness Cloning & the Future of Creative Rights
Session A5 - General Entertainment
Moderator
Domonique Price, Esq.
Principal, Go Price Law
Panelist
Belva Anakwenze
Principal, Abacus Financial Business Management
Panelist
Daryl Holmes
SVP, Wealth Management Advisor, UBS
Panelist
Montreal Morand
Managing Partner/Founder, Woodmore Insurance Group
Protecting Wealth: Both Yours and Your Clients
Session B1 - Sports
College Athletics at a Crossroads: NIL, Revenue Sharing & the Future of Amateurism
Moderator
Meagan Sunn, Esq.
VP-Government Affairs, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Panelist
Stephen Pina, Esq.
Partner, Archer & Greiner PC
Panelist
Tanisha Pinkins, Esq.
Sr. Associate, Holland & Knight LLP
Panelist
Erica McKinley, Esq.
Founder/CEO Erica McKinley PLLC
Session B2 - General Entertainment/Music
Moderator
Honieh Udenka, Esq.
Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Panelist
Robert Gibbs
Head of Music Atlanta, United Talent Agency
Panelist
Aurielle Brooks, Esq.
Partner, Arrington & Phillips LLP
Panelist
Erica Grace Martin, Esq.
SVP Legal-Commercial Transactions, Roc Nation
Panelist
Lahteefah Parramore, C.P.A.
Partner TriStar Sports and Entertainment
On the Road: Legal & Business Considerations for Touring and Live Entertainment
Session B3 - Fashion
Fashion, Beauty & Luxury Brands: Protecting, Building & Monetizing Iconic Brands
Moderator
Elke Suber, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer/Corp. Secretary, Community.com
Panelist
Kenneth Anand, Esq.
Director of Client Relations, Jayaram Law
Panelist
Marc Byers
CEO, Protect The Culture
Panelist
Juliette Browne, Esq.
Associate Attorney,
Ziffren Brittenham LLP
Session B4 - General Entertainment/Professionalism
Moderator
Uwonda S. Carter, Esq.
Managing Partner, Carter + Woodard
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Panelist
Charles Hamilton, Esq.
Principal, AudioVascular Consulting
Panelist
Candisse Williamson, Esq.
Partner, Prodigious Legal Advisors
Beyond the Resume: Professionalism, Executive Presence & Ethical Practice in Sports and Entertainment Law
Session C1 - Codex
Panelist
Tiffany M. Shepard
Director & Senior Counsel, Brand Rights Protection, FIFA World Cup 2026
BESLA Presents: Women in Sports Initiative Breakfast, sponsored by U.S. Track & Field
Session C2 - Film/Television
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Moderator
Tony Brackett, Esq.
Sr. Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Netflix
Panelist
Oz Scott
Independent Filmmaker & Directors Guild of America Member
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Panelist
Marjorie Williams, Esq.
SVP- Business Affairs, Paramount Sports Entertainment
Panelist
Joshua Edwards, Esq.
Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Performer Compensation & Streaming Platforms
Session C3 - Professionalism
Moderator
Darrell D. Miller, Esq.
Partner/Founding Chair of Ent. & Sports Dept., Fox Rothschild LLP
Fireside Chat with Robert Townsend
Session C4 - Film/Television
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