Legal Issues in Photography: Copyright, Contracts, and AI
Join us for a comprehensive workshop exploring the key legal issues in the photography business. This session will cover essential topics such as copyright law, contracts, privacy rights, social media, and the impact of AI on photography. Designed for photographers and visual artists of all disciplines, this class will provide both foundational legal principles and practical strategies for navigating common challenges. Whether you’re protecting your own work or using others’ creative content, you’ll gain valuable insights and actionable steps to safeguard your rights and responsibilities.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for photographers, artistic directors, photo editors, visual artists, photo agencies, and photo studios looking to better understand the legal landscape of their industry.
Date & Time: Monday, March 31 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (ET)
Location: Live on Zoom
Instructor:
Tatsuya Adachi, Associate at Leason Ellis LLP & VLA Associate Board Member
Tatsuya Adachi is a seasoned intellectual property attorney specializing in copyright and trademark litigation. A former professional singer, his expertise in the arts informs his approach to creative legal challenges, making him uniquely positioned to guide artists through complex legal matters.
Fees:
For members, please email registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket.
- $25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)
- $25 Artists Over Sixty
- $35 Arts Professional VLA Member
- $55 Arts Professional Non-Member
- $125 Legal Professional VLA Member
- $175 Legal Professional Non-Member
- $100 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)
Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).
Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor.
Zoom Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation.