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Join us for an in-person CLE seminar on critical updates and expert insights from local leaders. There's something for everyone, whether you specialize in copyright, patent or trademark law. Gain strategies to protect trade secrets. Learn updates on NILs and NFTs! This seminar provides an exceptional opportunity to meet with newsmakers and influencers, to learn and discuss the most exciting and important developments in the field, and promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Click INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY to download seminar flyer!
Registration Fee, Cancellations and Refunds
• Advance Registration ..... $320
• After April 11 ............... $345
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)
Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than April 11. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after April 11.
CLE Credits: Approved for a maximum of 6 hours of CLE credits, including 1 hour of ethics, is pending.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Although the LSBA does not have a room block at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel, discount rates for LSBA members may be available. Contact: Reservations at (888) 591-1234 or visit HCFQ to book your accommodations. Be sure to mention Corporate/Group Code # 95147 and LA State Bar Association discounted rate. Discounted rates are not guaranteed. Prevailing rates may apply.
COVID: Visit Hyatt’s Global Care Commitment for current COVID policy and restrictions.
QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722
Annette Buras Toni Manno
(504) 619-0102 (504) 619-0137
aburas@lsba.org toni.manno@lsba.org
SEMINAR SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
SEMINAR CO-CHAIRS
Lesli D. Harris • Council Member, City of New Orleans
Bryan C. Reuter • Stanley Reuter Thornton Alford • New Orleans
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:30-9:30 a.m. - (1 credit)
Trademark Law
Theodore S. Owers III • Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux • New Orleans
9:30-10:30 a.m. - (1 credit)
Copyright Law
Mary Ellen Roy • Phelps Dunbar • New Orleans
Ashley J. Heilprin • Phelps Dunbar • New Orleans
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45-11:45 a.m. - (1 credit)
Patent Law
Vanessa M. D’Souza • Garvey, Smith & Nehrbass, Patent Attorneys • New Orleans
Seth M. Nehrbass • Garvey, Smith & Nehrbass, Patent Attorneys • New Orleans
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - (1 credit; Ethics)
Ethics
Sharonda R. Williams • General Counsel & Director of Governmental Affairs;
Loyola University New Orleans • New Orleans
2:00-3:00 p.m. - (1 credit)
Trade Secrets
Michael Q. Walshe, Jr. • Stone Pigman Walther Wittman • New Orleans
Mackenzie D. Rodriguez • Stone Pigman Walther Wittman • New Orleans
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15-4:15 p.m. - (1 credit)
Update on NILs and NFTs
Parker N. Smith • CoreServe Legal • New Orleans
A WORD OF THANKS ...
Those who plan and teach LSBA seminar are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent and energy make this and every LSBA seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.
The LSBA continues to encourage all its members to participate in the preparation and presentation of LSBA CLE programs.
* Please contact the LSBA CLE Dept. if you have a disability which may require special accommodations at this program. The LSBA is committed to enduring full accessibility for all registrants. *