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Join the U.S. Copyright Office and the Belmont Entertainment Law Journal on Friday, February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. CT for a virtual symposium exploring the Music Modernization Act and what it means for attorneys, songwriters, and music publishers. Attendance is free but registration is required.
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AGENDA
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. – Introductory Panel
This panel will discuss basics of copyright law, the Music Modernization Act,
and how policy comes together, all as it relates to songwriters, performers, and
digital music providers.
Moderator: John Riley (Assistant General Counsel, U.S. Copyright Office)
Panelists: Teri Nelson Carpenter (National Chair, AIMP; President and CEO, Reel Muzik Werks)
Sally Rose Larson (Vice President of Government Relations, DiMA)
Abby North (President, SONA/North Music Publishing)
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – MLC Panel
This panel will discuss the MLC’s launch and operations. Panelists will also
answer common questions related to the MMA’s rollout and policy.
Moderator: Kris Ahrend (CEO, The MLC)
Panelists: Lindsey Major (Head of Customer Experience, The MLC)
Serona Elton (Head of Educational Partnerships, The MLC)
11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. – Artist Focus
Hit songwriter and NSAI Treasurer Jenn Schott will discuss what the MMA and
MLC will mean for songwriters.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Attorney Panel
This panel will discuss how changes to copyright law, the MMA, and the MLC’s
creation will affect the legal profession.
Moderator: Loren Mulraine (Law Professor, Belmont University College of Law)
Panelists: Megan Joyce (Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, Provident Entertainment)
Chip Petree (Partner, Ritholz Levy Fields)
Rick Marshall (Senior Director, Legal Affairs, Warner Music Group)
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Keynote
U.S. Copyright Office General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights
Regan Smith will provide an update from the Copyright Office and discuss
next steps for the MMA and future potential policy issues that could affect
the music industry
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