License It (Continuing Legal Education)

When: Tuesday, October 30th, 5 – 6:30 PM

Where: VLA, 1 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

This class offers 1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credits for Attorneys

Description:

Licensing artwork is a popular way for artists to generate income and exposure from their work. At the same time, it can be complicated, even for those with experience doing it, and the smallest details can cost you.

This class will take you through practical examples of licensing agreements and situations you may find yourself in (and what to do in these situations). You’ll have the opportunity to go over a standard licensing agreement point-by-point to understand the importance and legal consequences of each clause. This class is taught by Anita Sharma, who is an entertainment attorney and producer based in New York City. For more on Anita, see below.

This class is the third workshop of VLA’s Workshop Series: Legal and Business Issues in Art, which is aimed at providing artists and attorneys with fundamental and practical knowledge of key areas in art law. Through understanding contracts, copyright and related issues, you’ll be better equipped to understand the marketplace value of your work and make a living doing what you love.

Membership Discount Code:

For members, please contact 212.319.2787 ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code, which will allow you to access and purchase your ticket.

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.

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. For artists and attorneys, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply, click here.

For more information on this program, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org or 212.319.2787 x 10.

Fees

$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
$150 Legal Professional VLA Member
$200 Legal Professional Non-Member
$130 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)

Instructor Anita Sharma:

Anita Sharma’s entertainment law practice covers the areas of film, television, intellectual property, digital media, and branded entertainment. Anita has developed a specialized digital media practice representing YouTubers and digital influencers like Lilly Singh (IISuperwomanII), Marcus Butler, Dulce Candy, Judy Travis (ItsJudysLife) Louis Cole (FunForLouis), Jasmeet Singh (JusReign), Sara Lynn Cauchon (The Domestic Geek) and LaToya Ali (LaToya Forever).

In 2010 Anita produced her first award-winning feature film, Stag, that premiered at the LA Comedy Fest where it won “Best Ensemble” & the “Award of Excellence”. In 2010, Anita produced the short film Champagne, which premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2011, she produced The Conversation, an online interactive website companion piece to Sarah Polley’s film Take This Waltz. In 2012, Anita was invited to attend the Rotterdam International Film Festival’s Producer’s Lab and the Toronto International Film Festival’s Producer’s Lab. In 2014 she participated in the Producer’s Network at the Cannes International Film Festival.

Instructor Anita Sharma:

Anita Sharma’s entertainment law practice covers the areas of film, television, intellectual property, digital media, and branded entertainment. Anita has developed a specialized digital media practice representing YouTubers and digital influencers like Lilly Singh (IISuperwomanII), Marcus Butler, Dulce Candy, Judy Travis (ItsJudysLife) Louis Cole (FunForLouis), Jasmeet Singh (JusReign), Sara Lynn Cauchon (The Domestic Geek) and LaToya Ali (LaToya Forever).

In 2010 Anita produced her first award-winning feature film, Stag, that premiered at the LA Comedy Fest where it won “Best Ensemble” & the “Award of Excellence”. In 2010, Anita produced the short film Champagne, which premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2011, she produced The Conversation, an online interactive website companion piece to Sarah Polley’s film Take This Waltz. In 2012, Anita was invited to attend the Rotterdam International Film Festival’s Producer’s Lab and the Toronto International Film Festival’s Producer’s Lab. In 2014 she participated in the Producer’s Network at the Cannes International Film Festival.