2026 EASL Fall Meeting
Presented by the NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law (EASL) Section
Thursday, November 5 – Friday, November 6, 2026
American Arbitration Association, 150 East 42nd Street – 17th Fl., New York, NY
In-Person Event
Join us this November for the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section’s 2026 Fall Meeting, a premier two-day event bringing together legal and business professionals from across the entertainment industry. The program features the Music Business & Law Conference, followed by Theatre, Current Issues in Publishing, and Survey of Unions in the Entertainment Industry. Attendees will enjoy timely CLE-accredited programming, engaging discussions with leading practitioners and industry executives, and valuable networking opportunities.
DAY I – Thursday, November 5, 2026
Annual Music Business and Law Conference
Open to attorneys and accounting professionals, this full-day conference will offer CLE and CPE credits.
This year’s MBLC will explore current legal and business issues impacting the music industry, including:
• The Basics: Music in Media
• Music Documentaries and Biopics
• Collective Management in the U.S.
• Management in the Music Business: A Financial Perspective
• Litigation Update on the Music Front
CLE & CPE Credits Available
Light breakfast, luncheon session and evening reception included
DAY II – Friday, November 6, 2026
Theatre, Current Issues in Publishing, and Survey of Unions in the Entertainment Industry
The second day of the Fall Meeting turns to broader entertainment law topics, featuring sessions that examine developments in theatre, the evolving publishing landscape, and the role of labor unions across the entertainment industry.
• Annual Theatre Program
• Current Issues in Book Publishing
• Survey of Unions in the Entertainment Industry
CLE Credits Available
Light breakfast and rolling lunch.
Day I – Music Business and Law Conference
Thursday, November 5
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TBD CLE Credits | TBD CPE Credits
Registration Details (pricing, cutoff dates, etc.)
| Attendee Type | Standard Rate | Early Bird (Through September 4th) |
| EASL Section Member | $250 | $225 |
| NYSBA Member | $290 | $261 |
| Non-Member | $340 | $306 |
| Law Student Member | $150 | $135 |
| Accountant (Receiving CPE Credits) | $300 | $270 |
Attendees are encouraged to join the Association to take advantage of available membership and registration benefits. Law students may join the Association at no cost and receive a significant discount on event registration. If you require assistance with registration or membership enrollment, please contact the Member Resource Center at 800.582.2452 or 518.463.3200, or via email at mrc@nysba.org.
Day II – Theatre, Publishing & Entertainment Unions
Friday, November 6, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TBD CLE Credits
Annual Theatre Program, Current Issues in Publishing, and Survey of Unions in the Entertainment Industry
More details to come!
CLE Credits Available
Light breakfast and rolling lunch included
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