Contract Essentials for Entertainment Professionals
March 26, 1-2:30 pm ET | 10-11:30 am PT on Zoom
Navigating contracts in the entertainment industry can often be an overwhelming and arduous task. However, their necessity for protecting the rights and interests of the parties involved makes them essential and unavoidable.
Led by entertainment lawyer William Genereux, this session, presented in partnership with the Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS), will provide an accessible overview addressing key considerations that creative professionals should keep in mind when approaching contracts in their careers. From understanding key contract terms and clauses to negotiation strategies and common pitfalls found in the entertainment industry, the topics to be addressed will be focused on helping you understand and protect your rights, maximize opportunities, and confidently handle contractual obligations in the industry.
Please note: Please note that our workshops are intended to provide general information and do not offer personalized advice.
Accessibility: closed captions and ASL interpretation. If you require additional accommodations to make this event accessible for you, please get in touch, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Recording: TBD
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Meet William Genereux
William Genereux is an internationally recognized lawyer in entertainment law, advising clients on matters such as licensing, branding, recording agreements, music publishing, and the purchase and sale of sound recordings and compositions. William’s practice includes corporate law and litigation. His skill set is rare because he is both a transactional lawyer and a litigator. He is well-acquainted with the business side of the entertainment industry, co-founding and operating a dance music record label in the 1990s with gold and platinum albums. In 2021, he co-edited the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers’ book “Nationalism vs. Globalism: Regional and Transnational Legal Issues Reshaping the Entertainment Industry.” William is based in Toronto.
About ALAS
Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS) is a nonprofit organization that, for nearly 40 years, has provided free summary legal advice and education to creatives across Ontario. ALAS and its volunteers operate a pro bono legal clinic for artists, facilitate legal education events, and publish legal resources designed to help creators understand and protect their legal rights. For more information, visit alasontario.ca.
