PastIn Person

How I Got My Start: Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Share Their Stories

by New York State Bar Association

The New York State Bar Association's Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section is hosting an event titled "How I Got My Start: Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Share Their Stories." This in-person panel discussion will take place on March 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Pryor Cashman, located at 7 Times Square, New York, NY 10036.

The panel features distinguished speakers including Louise Carron of Klaris Law PLLC, Avita A. Delerme from Steinway & Sons, David H. Friedlander of David H. Friedlander, Esq., P.C., and Jill Pilgrim from Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC. The discussion will be moderated by Cheryl L. Davis of The Authors Guild. Panelists will share their personal journeys into the entertainment and sports law sectors, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities they've encountered along the way.

Following the panel discussion, attendees are invited to a networking reception, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and industry professionals. Non-member law students interested in attending may contact Sharmin Woodall at swoodall@ for information on discounted rates.

This event is ideal for law students, early-career attorneys, and professionals considering a transition into entertainment or sports law. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on building a successful career in these dynamic fields.

Speakers(4)

Avita A. Delerme

Attorney at Steinway & Sons

Avita A. Delerme serves as an attorney at Steinway & Sons in New York, focusing on legal matters in the entertainment industry.

Cheryl L. Davis

General Counsel at The Authors Guild

Cheryl L. Davis is the General Counsel at The Authors Guild in New York, providing legal guidance to authors and writers.

David H. Friedlander

Attorney at David H. Friedlander, Esq., P.C.

David H. Friedlander is the principal attorney at his own firm in New York, specializing in entertainment and sports law.

Jill Pilgrim

Attorney at Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC

Jill Pilgrim is an attorney at Pilgrim & Associates in New York, offering arbitration, law, and mediation services in the sports and entertainment sectors.

Event Details

Date
March 26, 2025
Location
🇺🇸 New York, United States
Pryor Cashman
Pricing
$10 - $30
Audience
Law students, early-career attorneys, professionals interested in entertainment and sports law.
CLE Credits
0.0

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