The Right of Publicity in New York

Right of Publicity in New York

Thursday, April 24 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Can someone profit from your image without your permission? Can you legally use someone else’s name, portrait, or voice? If you’re an artist, filmmaker, influencer, or attorney, understanding right of publicity laws in New York is crucial. This class will explore legal protections for individuals, commercial use exemptions, First Amendment considerations, and the impact of AI on publicity rights. 

Key Topics:

• New York’s unique approach to right of publicity (statutory vs. common law)
• First Amendment & commercial use—where do the lines blur?
• Postmortem rights—how long does protection last?
• AI, deepfakes & social media—publicity rights in the digital age

Don’t let legal uncertainty put your work—or your image—at risk!

Instructors: VLA Legal Externs

Location: Zoom

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket.

Fees:
$5 Students and Artists Over Sixty
$10 VLA Members (Artists and Attorneys)
$15 General Admission

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received.

Webinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation if you cannot attend. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos, click here.